Lehigh County property record for 1608 Shimer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $303 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641791084789-1 |
| Primary APN | 641791084789-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.413 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 641791084789 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 SHIMER AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-4724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 008 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 6701 |
1608 Shimer Ave, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 SUMMER AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017007205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1608 SUMMER AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 |
| Document Number | 0000007205 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1601 SUMMER AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180152300, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2300 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1608 Shimer Ave was $303.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| County Subdivision | Salisbury Township |
| Unified School District | Salisbury Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303.00 | $9,100 Land $9,100 | |
| 2024 | $273.00 | $9,100 Land $9,100 | |
| 2013 | $9,100 Land $9,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1608 Shimer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1608 Shimer Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 101 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 |
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