Lehigh County property record for 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA 18052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640708539319-1 |
| Primary APN | 640708539319-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Base Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,840 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Old Parcel Number | C640708539319 1 |
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| Street Address | 253 5TH ST |
| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18052-7129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 027 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW MANOR |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 5703 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ORANGE COAST LENDER SERVICES LLC, ORANGE COAST LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021016933 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 2021016933 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRIDE ABSTRACT LAFAYETTE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 2021016934 |
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| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016934 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 0000012049 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $775.00 |
| 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 | PO BOX 32 PIPERSVILLE PA 189470032, PIPERSVILLE, PA 18947-0032 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 0000038902 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST LENDER SERVICES LLC, ORANGE COAST LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $855.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 8825 155TH AVE #3C HOWARD BEACH NY 114142114, 3C, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414-2114 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 5TH ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-7129 |
| Document Number | 0000006885 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6885 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.79 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FORT MILL SC 297157203, FORT MILL, SC 29715-7203 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| County Subdivision | Whitehall Township |
| Unified School District | Whitehall-Coplay School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,707.00 (+10.16%) | $150,800 (-) Land $21,400 Building $129,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,273.00 | $150,800 Land $21,400 Building $129,400 | |
| 2013 | $150,800 Land $21,400 Building $129,400 |
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 November 3, 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH serves 40,000 people · EPA ID PA3480057 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 150 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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