Lehigh County property record for 256 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,926 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,414 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642726246439-1 |
| Primary APN | 642726246439-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,926 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 256 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
256 8th Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 274 WEDGEWOOD RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3780 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer PENN STAR LAND TRANSFER LLC |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184654 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2021030291 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 2021030291 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021030291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | PENN STAR LAND TRANSFER LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 132 WEDGEWOOD RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3777 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5132 |
| Document Number | 0000004654 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4654 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 132 WEDGEWOOD RD BETHLEHEM PA 180173777, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3777 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 8th Ave was $3,414.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 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 | $3,414.00 | $116,100 Land $8,800 Building $107,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,297.00 | $116,100 Land $8,800 Building $107,300 | |
| 2013 | $116,100 Land $8,800 Building $107,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 8th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 256 8th Ave 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 | 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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