Lehigh County property record for 240 7th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,175 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,085 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642726633572-1 |
| Primary APN | 642726633572-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | A642726633572 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 7TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 009 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
240 7th Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 W MARKET ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 7308040 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 240 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5128 |
| Document Number | 0000004732 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | PRO PROPERTY ABSTRACT, PRO PROP ABS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 802 PROSPECT AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185324, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5324 |
| Document Number | 0000004732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4732 |
| Name | EMBASSY BK/LEHIGH VLY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002-0405 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 7th Ave was $4,085.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $4,085.00 | $138,900 Land $9,000 Building $129,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,944.00 | $138,900 Land $9,000 Building $129,900 | |
| 2013 | $138,900 Land $9,000 Building $129,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 7th Ave 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 240 7th Ave 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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