253 E Ettwein St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 253 E Ettwein St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,966 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.046 acres (2,004 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$290,500 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$411 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale
Oct 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4862-16-187-6448

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4862-16-187-6448
Alternative APN
  • N6SE4C 23 3 0204

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,966 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area2,004 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 E ETTWEIN ST
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18018-4136
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Local Zoning CodeRM
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract10700

Owner

253 E Ettwein St, a quadplex, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2024.

Source: Northampton County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1704 LINDEN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4711
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2024Deed, Transfer
Oct 28, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 3, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20245113
Deed Book / Page2024 / 43093
Prior Transfer DateOct 28, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000029143
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateMar 18, 2024
Property Address253 E ETTWEIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4136
Document Number0000005113
Book / Page2024-1 / 43093
Instrument DateMar 11, 2024
Instrument2024005113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,905.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1704 LINDEN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4711

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateOct 28, 2019
Property Address253 E ETTWEIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4136
Document Number0000029143
Book / Page000001 / 237459
Instrument DateOct 28, 2019
Instrument29143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4110 SUNCREST LN BETHLEHEM PA 180207689, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-7689

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 E Ettwein St was $411.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$411.00$38,100 Land $12,300 Building $25,800
2024$3,367.00$38,100 Land $12,300 Building $25,800
1995$76,200 Land $24,600 Building $51,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 253 E Ettwein St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 253 E Ettwein St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable
1,000 / 40
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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