Northampton County property record for 2531 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $623 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4863-04-9499-1251 |
| Primary APN | 4863-04-9499-1251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2531 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18020-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | DIST:05 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHLEHEM ANX GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 17603 |
2531 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2531 5TH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-4313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 10-1117994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2010-1 / 117994 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2531 5th St was $623.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Bethlehem Township |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $623.00 | $57,700 Land $17,700 Building $40,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,427.00 | $57,700 Land $17,700 Building $40,000 | |
| 1995 | $115,400 Land $35,400 Building $80,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2531 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2004–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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.
The area around 2531 5th 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 404 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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