Northampton County property record for 259 E Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 5,050 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,659 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $857 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-16-1587-618 |
| Primary APN | 4862-16-1587-618 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,050 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 3,659 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 259 E ELIZABETH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-2626 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | HELLER |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
259 E Elizabeth Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2009.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3310 CHERRYWOOD CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-7678 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 09-1212896 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009-1 / 212896 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 E Elizabeth Ave was $857.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $857.00 | $79,400 Land $14,700 Building $64,700 | |
| 2024 | $7,018.00 | $79,400 Land $14,700 Building $64,700 | |
| 1995 | $158,800 Land $29,400 Building $129,400 |
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 259 E Elizabeth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 259 E Elizabeth Ave 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 827 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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