Northampton County property record for 228 W 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $392 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4762-11-4456-3927 |
| Primary APN | 4762-11-4456-3927 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,396 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 W 3RD ST |
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| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-1226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Bethlehem Downtown Historic District listed 2006 · 290 contributing resources · NRIS 05001500 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
228 W 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Northampton County records, as of August 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 E BROAD ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199584627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 W 3rd St was $392.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| 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 | $392.00 | $36,300 Land $8,400 Building $27,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,208.00 | $36,300 Land $8,400 Building $27,900 | |
| 1995 | $72,600 Land $16,800 Building $55,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 W 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And 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 risk around 228 W 3rd St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 |
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| 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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