1820 Elm St, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1820 Elm St, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,450 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.207 acres (9,017 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$374,900 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,045 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4863-09-3415-8668`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4863-09-3415-8668`
Alternative APN	`N6SE2C 8 1 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,450 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	425 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	1820 ELM ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-5262
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Subdivision	EDGEBORO
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	10601

Owner

1820 Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1820 ELM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 12, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jan 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Aug 2, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EMBASSY BK/LEHIGH VLY
Jan 18, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES SEC BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	18-1163921
Deed Book / Page	2018-1 / 163921
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	1820 ELM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST CHOICE ABSTRACT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029548
Date	Oct 12, 2020
Book Page	2020-1/263647
Instrument	2020029548

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2035

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	1820 ELM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262
Document Number	0000002327
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2020
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1820 ELM ST BETHLEHEM PA 180175262, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002327
Date	Jan 27, 2020
Book Page	000001/018283
Instrument	2327

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 26, 2035

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2018
Property Address	1820 ELM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262
Document Number	0000020535
Book / Page	000001 / 163921
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2018
Instrument	20535
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,749.00
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	1820 ELM ST BETHLEHEM PA 180175262, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262

Mortgage

Document Number	20536
Date	Aug 2, 2018
Book Page	000001/163931
Instrument	20536

Lender

Name	EMBASSY BK/LEHIGH VLY
Type	Bank
Address	LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002-0405

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	1820 ELM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262
Document Number	0000002304
Book / Page	000001 / 017522
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2017
Title Company	TWIN ABSTRACT AND SETTLEMENT, PRIDE ABS & SETTLEMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1820 ELM ST BETHLEHEM PA 180175262, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5262

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002304
Date	Jan 24, 2017
Book Page	000001/017522
Instrument	2304

Lender

Name	PEOPLES SEC BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	SCRANTON, PA 18503

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1820 Elm St was $1,045.

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

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	$1,045.00	$96,800 Land $32,900 Building $63,900
2024	$8,556.00	$96,800 Land $32,900 Building $63,900
1995			$193,600 Land $65,800 Building $127,800

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

FEMA maps place 1820 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies	1 in force

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

The area around 1820 Elm 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 580 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.

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