Lehigh County property record for 252 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Split Level |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
| Square Footage | 1,400 sqft Base Area |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,393.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 642726246157-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Base Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Lot Area | 1,986 sqft |
| Depth X Width | 123 ft x 16 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Baseboard Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Old Parcel Number | B642726246157 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 8TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5132 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Minor Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records · APN 642726246157-1
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2026 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3809 S CONGRESS AVE APT 438, 438, AUSTIN, TX 78704-8034 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Feb 04, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit MARTIN D COHEN |
| Nov 02, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 04, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 04, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2019015300 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000015300 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,799.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 252 8TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185132, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 15301 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15301 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 09, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 04, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000003132 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,026.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6113 VALLEY FORGE DR COOPERSBURG PA 180368823, COOPERSBURG, PA 18036-8823 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 3133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3133 |
| Name | MARTIN D COHEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2851 BAGLYOS CIR # 200, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-8038 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 252 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000031677 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17.04 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3043 TOWNSGATE RD #200 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 913613027, 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361-3027 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 252 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000009492 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 8TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185132, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000009492 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9492 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 04, 2042 |
Source: Lehigh County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2026 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,393.00 (+3.54%) | $115,400 (-) Land $9,000 Building $106,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,277.00 | $115,400 Land $9,000 Building $106,400 | |
| 2013 | $115,400 Land $9,000 Building $106,400 |
252 8th Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with indirect wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Lehigh County (42095C), updated December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 7th percentile of exposed land nationally · 8th in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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