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285 Buckingham Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 285 Buckingham Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,885 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.238 acres (10,367 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$270,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$800 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4862-04-9379-1431

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4862-04-9379-1431
Alternative APN
  • N6NE1 7 14 0204

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,885 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,885 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area10,367 sqft (0.238 acres)
Lot Dimensions109 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address285 BUCKINGHAM DR
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-3807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS
Legal SubdivisionPLAN OF COUNTRYSIDE TRAILS
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract10200

Owner

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 30, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1920 COLLINGSWOOD DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1511
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Irrevocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 18, 2020Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 1, 1980 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202035005
Deed Book / Page2020-1 / 314638
Last Transfer DateOct 22, 2025
Transfer Doc0000006279
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateMar 23, 2026
Property Address285 BUCKINGHAM DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3807
Document Number0000006279
Book / Page2026-1 / 59281
Map ReferenceMB 13 PG 13
Instrument DateOct 22, 2025
Instrument2026006279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address285 BUCKINGHAM DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3807

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
Address285 BUCKINGHAM DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3807

November 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateNov 18, 2020
Property Address285 BUCKINGHAM DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3807
Document Number0000035005
Book / Page2020-1 / 314638
Map ReferenceMB 13 PG 13
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument2020035005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,700.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address285 BUCKINGHAM DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3807

Mortgage

Document Number0000035006
DateNov 18, 2020
Instrument2020035006
Lender
NameEMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$800.00 (-87.78%)$74,100 (-) Land $24,700 Building $49,400
2024$6,549.00$74,100 Land $24,700 Building $49,400
1995$148,200 Land $49,400 Building $98,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.

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