Northampton County property record for 3950 Birch Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $564 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4864-06-6939-2399 |
| Primary APN | 4864-06-6939-2399 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3950 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18020-4528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHWOOD FARMS |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 17606 |
3950 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Northampton County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3950 BIRCH DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-4528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213718 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021-1 / 30682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3950 BIRCH DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-4528 |
| Document Number | 0000003718 |
| Book / Page | 000001 / 030628 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3950 BIRCH DR BETHLEHEM PA 180204528, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-4528 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3950 Birch Dr was $564.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| 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 | $564.00 | $52,300 Land $18,600 Building $33,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,013.00 | $52,300 Land $18,600 Building $33,700 | |
| 1995 | $104,600 Land $37,200 Building $67,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3950 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 risk around 3950 Birch Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 326 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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