Northampton County property record for 1617 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,983 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $594 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-11-3373-387 |
| Primary APN | 4862-11-3373-387 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,983 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1617 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-4623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Northampton County records · APN 4862-11-3373-387
Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1617 CENTER ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000121127 |
| Deed Book / Page | N6SE1 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 09, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009772 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Northampton County records · Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $594.00 (-87.78%) | $55,000 (-) Land $20,800 Building $34,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,861.00 | $55,000 Land $20,800 Building $34,200 | |
| 1995 | $110,000 Land $41,600 Building $68,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 31, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Television Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 827 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BETHLEHEM serves 117,259 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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