Lehigh County property record for 241 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Park, Playground, Picnic Area |
|---|---|
| Details | 78,948 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 4.8 acres (209,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 642745076047-1 |
| Primary APN | 642745076047-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 78,948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 209,088 sqft (4.8 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D642745076047 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 241 RIVER ST |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Park, Playground, Picnic Area |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 009 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
241 River St, a public works property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 E CHURCH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 7461071 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015950083 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $144,000 Land $144,000 | |
| 2024 | Additional exemption filed | $144,000 Land $144,000 | |
| 2013 | $144,000 Land $144,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 241 River St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 241 River 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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