1859 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18020 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1859 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.253 acres (11,021 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$280,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$507 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4864-05-6204-7535`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4864-05-6204-7535`
Alternative APN	`N7NE4 39 1 0205`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	960 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	11,021 sqft (0.253 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1859 5TH ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18020-5729
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MDR
Legal Description	DIST:05 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP
Legal Subdivision	PROSPECT HEIGHTS
Legal Block	39
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4024
Census Tract	17603

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1859 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-5729
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jun 11, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Oct 31, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	022-167854
Deed Book / Page	2022-1 / 67854
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2022
Property Address	1859 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-5729
Document Number	0000007838
Book / Page	2022-1 / 67854
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 16
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2022
Instrument	2022007838
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2022
Title Company	MY TITLE PRO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1859 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-5729

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007839
Date	Mar 1, 2022
Instrument	2022007839

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2052

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	1859 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-5729
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014098
Date	Jun 11, 2019
Book Page	2019-1/111569
Instrument	2019014098

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

October 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2017
Property Address	1859 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-5729
Document Number	0000029887
Book / Page	2017-1 / 236964
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 16
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2017
Instrument	2017029887
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1859 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-5729

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029888
Date	Oct 31, 2017
Instrument	2017029888

Lender

Name	TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$507.00 (-85.94%)	$47,000 (-) Land $18,800 Building $28,200
2024	$3,606.00	$47,000 Land $18,800 Building $28,200
1995			$94,000 Land $37,600 Building $56,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record 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

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.

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 455 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

May also be available: Xfinity.

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