Northampton County property record for 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $401 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-14-248-4259 |
| Primary APN | 4862-14-248-4259 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 W FAIRVIEW ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-6626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
243 W Fairview St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 W FAIRVIEW ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20-1259191 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020-1 / 259191 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 243 W FAIRVIEW ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6626 |
| Document Number | 0000029055 |
| Book / Page | 2020-1 / 259191 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020029055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | TOHICKON SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,675.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 W FAIRVIEW ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6626 |
| Document Number | 0000029056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020029056 |
| Name | DEVELOPERS MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 243 W Fairview St was $401.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| 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 | $401.00 | $37,200 Land $15,700 Building $21,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,288.00 | $37,200 Land $15,700 Building $21,500 | |
| 1995 | $74,400 Land $31,400 Building $43,000 |
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 243 W Fairview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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.
The area around 243 W Fairview St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,010 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon, Xfinity.
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