Lehigh County property record for 261 9th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,940 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642716742305-1 |
| Primary APN | 642716742305-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,670 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 9TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
261 9th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 9TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201631904 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1482001073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 9th Ave was $3,940.
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 | $3,940.00 | $134,000 Land $11,400 Building $122,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,805.00 | $134,000 Land $11,400 Building $122,600 | |
| 2013 | $134,000 Land $11,400 Building $122,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 9th 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.
Wildfire risk around 261 9th Ave 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 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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