Lehigh County property record for 253 7th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,743 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $202 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642726449927-1 |
| Primary APN | 642726449927-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,743 sqft |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 21 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | B642726449927 1 |
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| Street Address | 253 7TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHLEHEM VIEW |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019036827 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 |
| Document Number | 0000036827 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36827 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 251 7TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185126, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
| Document Number | 36828 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36828 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 |
| Document Number | 0000026663 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1233 CARRS CREEK RD TOWNSEND TN 378823137, TOWNSEND, TN 37882-3137 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 |
| Document Number | 0000037491 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,551.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 251 7TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185126, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5126 |
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 | $202.00 (+3.59%) | $6,900 (-) Land $6,900 | |
| 2024 | $195.00 | $6,900 Land $6,900 | |
| 2013 | $6,900 Land $6,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 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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