Lehigh County property record for 248 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,917 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $217 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642726235262-1 |
| Primary APN | 642726235262-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,917 sqft (0.044 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 14.9 ft wide |
| Street Address | 248 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 025 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4032 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
248 8th Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202411040 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 8th Ave was $217.
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 | $217.00 | $7,400 Land $7,400 | |
| 2024 | $210.00 | $7,400 Land $7,400 | |
| 2013 | $7,400 Land $7,400 |
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 248 8th 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 248 8th Ave is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | 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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