Northampton County property record for 1862 Major St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $487 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4863-10-4430-8732 |
| Primary APN | 4863-10-4430-8732 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,090 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1862 MAJOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-5362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
1862 Major St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1862 MAJOR ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 21-1326719 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021-1 / 326719 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1862 MAJOR ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5362 |
| Document Number | 0000036459 |
| Book / Page | 2021-1 / 326719 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021036459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | WILLOW SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, WILLOW SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1862 MAJOR ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5362 |
| Document Number | 0000036460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021036460 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1862 Major St was $487.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $487.00 | $45,100 Land $18,300 Building $26,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,986.00 | $45,100 Land $18,300 Building $26,800 | |
| 1995 | $90,200 Land $36,600 Building $53,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1862 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.
The area around 1862 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 |
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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 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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