Lehigh County property record for 244 Craig Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,364 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Second Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641786548159-1 |
| Primary APN | 641786548159-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 244 CRAIG AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-4636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 002 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINOR SUBDIVISION OF 244 CRAIG AVENUE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
244 Craig Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 CRAIG AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage BETHLEHEM 1ST FCU |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202038394 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013043751 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 244 CRAIG AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | PRO PROPERTY ABSTRACT, PRO PROPERTY ABSTRACT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004272 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026004272 |
| Name | BETHLEHEM 1ST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2031 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 244 CRAIG AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4636 |
| Document Number | 0000038394 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | HAMILTON ABSTRACT COMPANY, HAMILTON ABSTRACT CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,170.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 244 CRAIG AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180184636, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4636 |
| Document Number | 38395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38395 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 244 Craig Ave was $5,364.
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 | $5,364.00 | $182,400 Land $35,900 Building $146,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,180.00 | $182,400 Land $35,900 Building $146,500 | |
| 2013 | $182,400 Land $35,900 Building $146,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Craig Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2005 · river or lake flooding |
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 244 Craig 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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