Northampton County property record for 261 Johnston Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.357 acres (15,594 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $278,912 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M6SE4 7 15-14 0204 |
| Primary APN | M6SE4 7 15-14 0204 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,594 sqft (0.357 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | M6SE4 7 1514 0204 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 JOHNSTON DR |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-1763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH FARMS INC CENTER PLAN P |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 JOHNSTON DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NE PA COMMUNITY FCU |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, PRIME LAND TRANSFER LLC |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARKSIDE LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 21-1373458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021-1 / 373458 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 261 JOHNSTON DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE LLC, EQUITY NATL TTL & CLOSING SV |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007471 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022-1/64351 |
| Instrument | 2022007471 |
| Name | NE PA COMMUNITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 261 JOHNSTON DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1763 |
| Document Number | 0000041585 |
| Book / Page | 2021-1 / 373458 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, PRIME LAND TRANSFER LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,789.12 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 261 JOHNSON DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1763 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 261 JOHNSTON DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1763 |
| Document Number | 0000033180 |
| Book / Page | 2020-1 / 297810 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020033180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 22 WINDEMERE, EXETER, NH 03833-3137 |
| Document Number | 0000033181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020033181 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $697.00 (-87.79%) | $64,600 (-) Land $29,200 Building $35,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,709.00 | $64,600 Land $29,200 Building $35,400 | |
| 1995 | $129,200 Land $58,400 Building $70,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 170 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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