Lehigh County property record for 239 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Row House |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.026 acres (1,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,408 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642736356157-1 |
| Primary APN | 642736356157-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,151 sqft (0.026 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77.6 ft deep x 14.8 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 239 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
239 Franklin St, a row house, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 DICKINSON RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-4906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MLD MORTGAGE |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUAINT OAK MTG |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit GREYHOUND CAPITAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202232216 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016920842 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 239 FRANKLIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5401 |
| Document Number | 0000032216 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022032216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | IVY SETTLEME |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6 DICKINSON ROAD, BERNARDS, NJ |
| Document Number | 0000032217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022032217 |
| Name | MLD MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 239 FRANKLIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5401 |
| Document Number | 0000017779 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,399.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 239 FRANKLIN ST BETHLEHEM PA 180185401, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5401 |
| Document Number | 17780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17780 |
| Name | QUAINT OAK MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALLENTOWN, PA 18109 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 239 FRANKLIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5401 |
| Document Number | 0000003076 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $795.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6113 VALLEY FORGE DR COOPERSBURG PA 180368823, COOPERSBURG, PA 18036-8823 |
| Document Number | 3077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3077 |
| Name | GREYHOUND CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1961 MICHAEL ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5315 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 Franklin St was $2,408.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,408.00 | $81,900 Land $6,000 Building $75,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,325.00 | $81,900 Land $6,000 Building $75,900 | |
| 2013 | $81,900 Land $6,000 Building $75,900 |
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 239 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 239 Franklin 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 | Indirect 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 | 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 507 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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