Northampton County property record for 261 E Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $346 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-16-1587-550 |
| Primary APN | 4862-16-1587-550 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,136 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 E ELIZABETH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-2626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
261 E Elizabeth Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2023.
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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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
| May 4, 2023 | Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, REALTY ABSTRACT INC |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 023-179390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023-1 / 79390 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 261 E ELIZABETH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, REALTY ABSTRACT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3310 CHERRYWOOD CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-7678 |
| Document Number | 0000000055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2024-1/500 |
| Instrument | 2024000055 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 E ELIZABETH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2626 |
| Document Number | 0000009194 |
| Book / Page | 2023-1 / 79390 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023009194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, REALTY ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3310 CHERRYWOOD CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-7678 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 E ELIZABETH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2626 |
| Document Number | 0000006478 |
| Book / Page | 2023-1 / 55858 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6725 PAMOTS DRIVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 E Elizabeth Ave was $346.
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 | $346.00 | $32,100 Land $13,400 Building $18,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,837.00 | $32,100 Land $13,400 Building $18,700 | |
| 1995 | $64,200 Land $26,800 Building $37,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 261 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 261 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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