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228 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 228 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill$332 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale
Feb 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4762-12-3679-2319

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4762-12-3679-2319
Alternative APN
  • P6SE1C 2 9 0204

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,774 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialOther
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address228 E 5TH ST
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18015-1717
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM
Legal DescriptionDIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract11000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address190 SPERRY RD, BETHANY, CT 06524-3548
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 19, 2024Deed, Transfer
PENN STAR LAND TRANSFER LLC
Feb 14, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage
FIRST BUSN BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number024-110167
Deed Book / Page2024-1 / 10167
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateJan 19, 2024
Property Address228 E 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1717
Document Number0000001247
Book / Page2024-1 / 10167
Instrument DateJan 12, 2024
Instrument2024001247
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2024
Title CompanyPENN STAR LAND TRANSFER LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,650.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address190 SPERRY RD, BETHANY, CT 06524-3548

February 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2018
Property Address228 E 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1717
Book / Page000001 / 027627
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2018
Instrument3640
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2018
Title CompanyBILBOW ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 SOMERFIELDS DR WYOMING PA 186449408, WYOMING, PA 18644-9408

Mortgage

Document Number0000003640
DateFeb 14, 2018
Book Page000001/027627
Instrument3640
Lender
NameFIRST BUSN BK
TypeBank
Address401 CHARMANY DR, MADISON, WI 53719-1272
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueFeb 13, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$332.00$30,800 (-) Land $7,900 Building $22,900
2025$332.00 (-87.8%)$30,800 (-) Land $7,900 Building $22,900
2024$2,722.00$30,800 (-) Land $7,900 Building $22,900
2023$2,722.00$30,800 Land $7,900 Building $22,900
1995$61,600 Land $15,800 Building $45,800

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1979 · 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 549 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable		1,000 / 40
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Xfinity.

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