Northampton County property record for 257 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,200 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $599 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4663-16-1578-6623 |
| Primary APN | 4663-16-1578-6623 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HELLERTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | DIST:15 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HELLERTOWN BOROUGH |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HELLERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 17902 |
257 Main St, a quadplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1990.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2025 MOUNTAIN HILL LN, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2915 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000795538 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Main St was $599.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| Municipality | Hellertown Borough |
| Unified School District | Saucon Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $599.00 | $55,500 Land $19,700 Building $35,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,826.00 | $55,500 Land $19,700 Building $35,800 | |
| 1995 | $111,000 Land $39,400 Building $71,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 257 Main 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 | HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY serves 5,800 people · EPA ID PA3480052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 412 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 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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