Lehigh County property record for 1604 Kelchner Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,029 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641874355140-1 |
| Primary APN | 641874355140-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Base Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B641874355140 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1604 KELCHNER RD |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE HILL ACRES SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
The current owner of 1604 Kelchner Rd bought it in March 2014.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1604 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014005508 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1604 Kelchner Rd was $4,029.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,029.00 | $137,000 Land $34,400 Building $102,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,890.00 | $137,000 Land $34,400 Building $102,600 | |
| 2013 | $137,000 Land $34,400 Building $102,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1604 Kelchner Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1997 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1604 Kelchner Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BETHLEHEM serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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