Northampton County property record for 1737 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18020
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 4,876 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $735 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4864-05-5405-6349 |
| Primary APN | 4864-05-5405-6349 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,876 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1737 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18020-6585 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | DIST:05 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 17603 |
1737 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 1998.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 NORTH BLVD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4053 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0199811996 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1737 5th St was $735.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Bethlehem Township |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $735.00 | $68,100 Land $24,100 Building $44,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,225.00 | $68,100 Land $24,100 Building $44,000 | |
| 1995 | $136,200 Land $48,200 Building $88,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1737 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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 1737 5th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 338 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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