Lehigh County property record for 249 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,371 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,096 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $113,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,293 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642726047038-1 |
| Primary APN | 642726047038-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,371 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,096 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B642726047038 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 8TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 005 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DIST EMPL FCU |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUNTRUST MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000745273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 745 / 273 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007450273 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 249 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024020907 |
| Name | NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DIST EMPL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 249 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5104 |
| Document Number | 0000035377 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 249 8TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185104, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5104 |
| Document Number | 0000035377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35377 |
| Name | SUNTRUST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 27, 2047 |
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $3,293.00 (+3.55%) | $112,000 (-) Land $9,400 Building $102,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,180.00 | $112,000 Land $9,400 Building $102,600 | |
| 2013 | $112,000 Land $9,400 Building $102,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 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.
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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