Lehigh County property record for 228 5th St, Whitehall, PA 18052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (May 2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Foreclosure Aug 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640708401628-1 |
| Primary APN | 640708401628-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,450 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | C640708401628 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 5TH ST |
| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18052-7134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5A |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 010 |
| Legal Subdivision | JORDAN HILLS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 5703 |
228 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Foreclosure |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FIN'L |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage STEARNS LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021021193 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 228 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Document Number | 0000021193 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021021193 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $570.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 S 7TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101-2401 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 228 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Document Number | 0000028865 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 228 5TH ST WHITEHALL PA 180527134, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Document Number | 0000028865 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28865 |
| Name | NEW DAY FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 228 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Document Number | 0000006693 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 5TH ST WHITEHALL PA 180527134, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Document Number | 0000006693 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6693 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2047 |
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| County Subdivision | Whitehall Township |
| Unified School District | Whitehall-Coplay School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Additional exemption filed | $123,900 Land $10,000 Building $113,900 | |
| 2024 | Additional exemption filed | $123,900 (-) Land $10,000 Building $113,900 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $123,900 Land $10,000 Building $113,900 | |
| 2013 | $123,900 Land $10,000 Building $113,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 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 Claims | 2 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 228 5th 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH serves 40,000 people · EPA ID PA3480057 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 150 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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