261 Mars Ct, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 261 Mars Ct, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · Last verified March 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Square Footage2,400 sqft Living Area
Lot Size19,907 sqft (0.457 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$450,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$784.00 (2026)

Owner

Source: Northampton County records · APN 4962-15-1572-380

Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address261 MARS CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1721
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2023Deed, Transfer
PREMIER ABSTRACT UNLIMITED, PREMIER ABSTRACT COMPANY LTD
May 09, 2023Deed, Transfer
GREATER PENN ABSTRACT, GREATER PA ABSTRACT
Jun 01, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 09, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number23-1179474
Deed Book / Page2023-1 / 179474
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateSep 19, 2023
Property Address261 MARS CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1721
Document Number0000020458
Book / Page2023-1 / 179474
Map ReferenceVOL 18 PG 44
Instrument DateSep 15, 2023
Instrument2023020458
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyPREMIER ABSTRACT UNLIMITED, PREMIER ABSTRACT COMPANY LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address261 MARS CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1721

May 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateMay 09, 2023
Property Address261 MARS CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1721
Document Number0000009478
Book / Page2023-1 / 81589
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 44
Instrument DateMay 05, 2023
Instrument2023009478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2023
Title CompanyGREATER PENN ABSTRACT, GREATER PA ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,450.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 CHERRY LN, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054-2217

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateJun 01, 2018
Property Address261 MARS CT, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1721
Document Number0000014014
Book / Page000001 / 110505
Instrument DateMay 26, 2018
Instrument14014
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 MARS CT BETHLEHEM PA 180171721, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1721

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County records · Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$784.00 (-87.78%)$72,600 (-) Land $31,500 Building $41,100
2024$6,417.00$72,600 (-) Land $31,500 Building $41,100
2023$6,417.00$72,600 Land $31,500 Building $41,100
1995$145,200 Land $63,000 Building $82,200

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Northampton County (42095C), updated December 31, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 4% of the US · above 4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4962-15-1572-380
Alternative APN
  • M6SE4 7 15-36 0204

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,400 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,152 sqft Basement
Finished Basement1,152 sqft Finished
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area19,907 sqft (0.457 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel NumberM6SE4 7 1536 0204
Street Address261 MARS CT
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-1721
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal SubdivisionNORTH CENTER FARMS INC SEC 2
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Minor Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1029
Census Tract10200

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