Northampton County property record for 3740 Carter Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,193 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.514 acres (22,390 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,900 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $810 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4964-13-13-9578 |
| Primary APN | 4964-13-13-9578 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,193 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 22,390 sqft (0.514 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3740 CARTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18020-3469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | DIST:05 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOOL HEIGHTS MANOR |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 17606 |
3740 Carter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3740 CARTER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-3469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 017-186508 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017-1 / 86508 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3740 CARTER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-3469 |
| Document Number | 0000011191 |
| Book / Page | 000001 / 086508 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LIMITED, LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,899.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3740 CARTER RD BETHLEHEM PA 180203469, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-3469 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3740 Carter Rd was $810.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Bethlehem Township |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $810.00 | $75,000 Land $23,800 Building $51,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,755.00 | $75,000 Land $23,800 Building $51,200 | |
| 1995 | $150,000 Land $47,600 Building $102,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3740 Carter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 3740 Carter 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 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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