Northampton County property record for 2597 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,528 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 5.15 acres (224,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Jul 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $2,414 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4662-16-0590-8010 |
| Primary APN | 4662-16-0590-8010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,528 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 224,770 sqft (5.15 acres) |
| Pool Area | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2597 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 Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER SAUCON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 18004 |
2597 Black River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1979.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2597 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000602231 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 2597 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2597 BLACK RIVER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-5109 |
| Document Number | 0000004564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021-1/39064 |
| Instrument | 2021004564 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2597 Black River Rd was $2,414.
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 | $2,414.00 | $223,600 Land $105,500 Building $118,100 | |
| 2024 | $14,324.00 | $202,900 Land $105,500 Building $97,400 | |
| 1995 | $447,200 Land $211,000 Building $236,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2597 Black River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 2597 Black River Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.
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