Lehigh County property record for 252 Liberty St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 812 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.024 acres (1,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,746 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642736158446-1 |
| Primary APN | 642736158446-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 812 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,049 sqft (0.024 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 38.8 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 LIBERTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 014 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
252 Liberty St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1719 CHELSEA AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2409 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201214227 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 2019024348 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 LIBERTY ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000024348 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | VAST ABSTRACT LLC, VAST ABS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1719 CHELSEA AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180182409, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2409 |
| Document Number | 24349 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24349 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Liberty St was $1,746.
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 | $1,746.00 | $59,400 Land $5,600 Building $53,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,686.00 | $59,400 Land $5,600 Building $53,800 | |
| 2013 | $59,400 Land $5,600 Building $53,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Liberty St 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 252 Liberty St 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 1,030 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon.
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