Lehigh County property record for 253 E Fairview St, Allentown, PA 18109
| Property Type | Row House |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,376 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640771797131-1 |
| Primary APN | 640771797131-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,680 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 14 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | A640771797131 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 E FAIRVIEW ST |
| City | ALLENTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18109-2735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House |
| Local Zoning Code | R-MH |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 064 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLENTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
253 E Fairview St, a row house, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E FAIRVIEW ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18109-2735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018034106 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 E FAIRVIEW ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18109-2735 |
| Document Number | 0000034106 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRIDE ABSTRACT LAFAYETTE, PRIDE ABS LAFAYETTE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 E FAIRVIEW ST ALLENTOWN PA 181092735, ALLENTOWN, PA 18109-2735 |
| Document Number | 34107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34107 |
| Name | FIRST CMNWLT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 E Fairview St was $2,376.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Allentown City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Allentown City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,376.00 | $72,500 Land $6,300 Building $66,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,358.00 | $72,500 Land $6,300 Building $66,200 | |
| 2013 | $72,500 Land $6,300 Building $66,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 E Fairview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 253 E Fairview 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 | LCA ALLENTOWN DIVISION serves 118,000 people · EPA ID PA3390024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 325 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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