1685 Mark Twain Cir, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1685 Mark Twain Cir, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.301 acres (13,112 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$243,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$811 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4961-15-1571-8710`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4961-15-1571-8710`
Alternative APN	`M5SE3 6 1 0214`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,870 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	13,112 sqft (0.301 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1685 MARK TWAIN CIR
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-1532
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1S
Legal Description	DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Legal Subdivision	HANOVER FARMS SEC 2
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	HANOVER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1029
Census Tract	17702

Owner

1685 Mark Twain Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1685 MARK TWAIN CIR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1532
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	018-174250
Deed Book / Page	2018-1 / 74250
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Apr 18, 2018
Property Address	1685 MARK TWAIN CIR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1532
Document Number	0000009542
Book / Page	000001 / 074250
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2018
Instrument	9542
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 14, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,430.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1685 MARK TWAIN CIR BETHLEHEM PA 180171532, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1532

Mortgage

Document Number	9543
Date	Apr 18, 2018
Book Page	000001/074255
Instrument	9543

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 17, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1685 Mark Twain Cir was $811.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Northampton County
County Subdivision	Hanover Township
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$811.00	$75,100 Land $19,500 Building $55,600
2024	$5,474.00	$75,100 Land $19,500 Building $55,600
1995			$150,200 Land $39,000 Building $111,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1685 Mark Twain Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.

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	3 (1985–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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

Wildfire risk around 1685 Mark Twain Cir 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 257 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	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20