Lehigh County property record for 247 5th St, Whitehall, PA 18052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,097 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,786 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640708528881-1 |
| Primary APN | 640708528881-1 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,097 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 247 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18052-7129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 026 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW MANOR |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 5703 |
247 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 1946 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0679000055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 247 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 2021019517 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC, FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER I |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 247 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 2021019518 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019518 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 247 5th St was $3,786.
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 | $3,786.00 | $121,300 Land $18,600 Building $102,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,437.00 | $121,300 Land $18,600 Building $102,700 | |
| 2013 | $121,300 Land $18,600 Building $102,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 247 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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