1698 Middle Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1698 Middle Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.253 acres (11,021 sqft)
Owner2 Owner Names on Record
Last Sale$145,000 (Mar 2002)
Tax Bill$692 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Second Mortgage
Aug 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4963-14-345-364

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4963-14-345-364
Alternative APN
  • M7SW4 15 6 0204

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,848 sqft Living Area
Basement Area616 sqft
Finished Basement616 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area11,021 sqft (0.253 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1698 MIDDLE RD
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-3280
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS
Legal DescriptionDIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal SubdivisionSLATEPOST VILLAGE PUD FINAL PL
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract10100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Owner Names on Record
Mailing Address1698 MIDDLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3280
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
PEOPLE FIRST FCU
Aug 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PEOPLE FIRST FCU
Oct 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number002-179327
Deed Book / Page2002-1 / 79327
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address1698 MIDDLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3280
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 11, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000004522
DateMar 2, 2026
Book Page2026-1/42008
Instrument2026004522
Lender
NamePEOPLE FIRST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueFeb 15, 2041

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address1698 MIDDLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3280
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022
Title CompanyLENDERCLOSE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000026228
DateAug 11, 2022
Book Page2022-1/223721
Instrument2022026228
Lender
NamePEOPLE FIRST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueJul 1, 2032

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address1698 MIDDLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3280
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1698 MIDDLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3280

Mortgage

Document Number0000028475
DateOct 2, 2020
Book Page2020-1/254224
Instrument2020028475
Lender
NameEMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY
TypeBank
AddressLEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$692.00 (-87.78%)$64,100 (-) Land $20,200 Building $43,900
2024$5,665.00$64,100 Land $20,200 Building $43,900
1995$128,200 Land $40,400 Building $87,800

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1996)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1996 · Blizzard Of 96

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable
1,000 / 40
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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