Northampton County property record for 3161 Shakespeare Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $693 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4963-15-2260-8822 |
| Primary APN | 4963-15-2260-8822 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 735 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 735 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3161 SHAKESPEARE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST HILLS SEC 07 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
3161 Shakespeare Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1994.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3161 SHAKESPEARE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0199463516 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3161 Shakespeare Rd was $693.
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 | $693.00 | $64,200 Land $19,600 Building $44,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,674.00 | $64,200 Land $19,600 Building $44,600 | |
| 1995 | $128,400 Land $39,200 Building $89,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3161 Shakespeare Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 |
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.
The area around 3161 Shakespeare Rd 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 |
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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 192 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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