Northampton County property record for 2540 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,316 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.639 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $294,105 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,060 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4662-15-0574-7743 |
| Primary APN | 4662-15-0574-7743 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,316 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.639 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2540 BLACK RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-5213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Description | DIST:19 CITY/MUNI/TWP:LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10A |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER SAUCON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 18004 |
The current owner of 2540 Black River Rd bought it in September 2002.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 02-1238275 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2002-1 / 238275 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2540 Black River Rd was $1,060.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Saucon Township |
| Unified School District | Saucon Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,060.00 | $98,200 Land $25,500 Building $72,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,932.00 | $98,200 Land $25,500 Building $72,700 | |
| 1995 | $196,400 Land $51,000 Building $145,400 |
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 2540 Black River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 2540 Black River Rd 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 | LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY serves 5,700 people · EPA ID PA3480027 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF BETHLEHEM |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Sep 2025 |
| 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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