1817 Major St, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1817 Major St, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,362 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$119,800 (Jul 1996)
Tax Bill	$617 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Reverse Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4863-10-3930-8590`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4863-10-3930-8590`
Alternative APN	`N7SW1A 11 2C 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,772 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
Basement Area	476 sqft
Finished Basement	476 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	7,362 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions	98 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1817 MAJOR ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-6139
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Subdivision	WHISPERING ACRES
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	10601

Owner

1817 Major St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.

Source: Northampton County records, as of August 24, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1817 MAJOR ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-6139
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	199674348
Last Transfer Date	Jun 23, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000017254
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2026
Property Address	1817 MAJOR ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-6139
Document Number	0000017254
Book / Page	2026 / 163031
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2026
Instrument	202617254
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2026
Title Company	TWIN ABSTRACT AND SETTLEMENT, PRIDE ABSTRACT & SETTLEMENT SE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1817 MAJOR ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-6139

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017255,
Date	Jul 24, 2026
Book Page	2026/163037
Instrument	202617255

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	926 Months
Due	Sep 24, 2103

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.52%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017256,
Date	Jul 24, 2026
Book Page	2026/163056
Instrument	202617256

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	77 Months
Due	Sep 24, 2103

Interest

Rate	6.52%
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1817 Major St was $617.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Northampton County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$617.00	$57,200 Land $17,000 Building $40,200
2024	$5,055.00	$57,200 Land $17,000 Building $40,200
1995			$114,400 Land $34,000 Building $80,400

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 1817 Major St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 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

The area around 1817 Major St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 616 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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