Lehigh County property record for 244 5th St, Whitehall, PA 18052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,513 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,089 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640708421392-1 |
| Primary APN | 640708421392-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,513 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 244 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18052-7134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5A |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Subdivision | JORDAN HILLS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 5703 |
244 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2008.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 749 / 8557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1532000788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 244 5th St was $4,089.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| County Subdivision | Whitehall Township |
| Unified School District | Whitehall-Coplay School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,089.00 | $131,000 Land $20,300 Building $110,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,711.00 | $131,000 Land $20,300 Building $110,700 | |
| 2013 | $131,000 Land $20,300 Building $110,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 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 | 2 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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 244 5th 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 |
|---|
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 | NORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH serves 40,000 people · EPA ID PA3480057 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 150 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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