Lehigh County property record for 247 7th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,705 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642726449296-1 |
| Primary APN | 642726449296-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 247 7TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
247 7th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ENTRA TITLE |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALLIED MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202031598 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1488000098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 247 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Document Number | 0000011661 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611661 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ENTRA TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 247 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Document Number | 0000011661, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611661 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 293 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 247 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Document Number | 0000031598 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31598 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEW DOOR PROP TRANSFER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 247 7TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185126, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Document Number | 31599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31599 |
| Name | ALLIED MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 247 7th Ave was $3,705.
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 | $3,705.00 | $126,000 Land $9,000 Building $117,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,578.00 | $126,000 Land $9,000 Building $117,000 | |
| 2013 | $126,000 Land $9,000 Building $117,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 247 7th 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 | 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 507 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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