2583 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 2583 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,954 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	5.96 acres (260,053 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,250,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,725 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`4662-16-0485-1564`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4662-16-0485-1564`
Alternative APN	`Q6SE4 4 14 0719`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,954 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	2 Fireplaces
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Stone
Lot Area	260,053 sqft (5.96 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2583 BLACK RIVER RD
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18015-5109
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R80
Legal Description	DIST:19 CITY/MUNI/TWP:LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP
Legal Subdivision	FORKS UNITED CH/CHRIST & FORKS
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	LOWER SAUCON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	18004

Owner

2583 Black River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	2583 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 16, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Aug 5, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESSA BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	21-1257780
Deed Book / Page	2021-1 / 257780
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2021
Property Address	2583 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109
Document Number	0000028800
Book / Page	2021-1 / 257780
Map Reference	MB 2015-5 PG 121
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2021
Instrument	2021028800
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2026
Title Company	HAMILTON ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$12,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	140 RIVERSIDE BLVD APT 1508, 1508, NEW YORK, NY 10069-0613

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028801
Date	Jul 16, 2021
Instrument	2021028801

Lender

Name	EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	2583 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109
Document Number	0000020850
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2583 BLACK RIVER RD BETHLEHEM PA 180155109, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020850
Date	Aug 13, 2019
Book Page	000001/166851
Instrument	20850

Lender

Name	ESSA BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	STROUDSBURG, PA 18360-0160

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 12, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2583 Black River Rd was $2,725.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Northampton County
County Subdivision	Lower Saucon Township
Unified School District	Saucon Valley School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,725.00	$252,400 Land $111,300 Building $141,100
2024	$17,819.00	$252,400 Land $111,300 Building $141,100
1995			$504,800 Land $222,600 Building $282,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2583 Black River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	Yes
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
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

Wildfire risk around 2583 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.

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