396 E 5th St, Northampton, PA 18067 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 396 E 5th St, Northampton, PA 18067

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,625 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$340,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$768 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4959-08-6686-0857

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4959-08-6686-0857
Alternative APN
  • M4NE4A 5 1 0522

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,587 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area8,625 sqft (0.198 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address396 E 5TH ST
CityNORTHAMPTON
StatePA
Zip18067-1984
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionDIST:22 CITY/MUNI/TWP:NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH
Legal SubdivisionJOHN J PALENCAR & LORI J PALEN
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionNORTHAMPTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2069
Census Tract16202

Owner

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address396 E 5TH ST, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1984
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2021Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC
Feb 2, 2017Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number21-1266318
Deed Book / Page2021-1 / 266318
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateJul 22, 2021
Property Address396 E 5TH ST, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1984
Document Number0000029731
Book / Page2021-1 / 266318
Map ReferenceMB 2009-5 PG 368
Instrument DateJul 21, 2021
Instrument2021029731
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, PENNTITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,400.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address396 E 5TH ST, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1984

Mortgage

Document Number0000029732
DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument2021029732
Lender
NameAMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

February 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateFeb 2, 2017
Property Address396 E 5TH ST, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1984
Document Number0000003400
Book / Page2017-1 / 025993
Map ReferenceMB 20095 PG 68
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2017
Instrument2017003400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address396 E 9TH ST, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1712

Mortgage

Document Number0000003401
DateFeb 2, 2017
Instrument2017003401
Lender
NameAMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyNorthampton County
MunicipalityNorthampton Borough
Unified School DistrictNorthampton Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$768.00 (-86.52%)$71,200 (-) Land $16,100 Building $55,100
2024$5,696.00$71,200 Land $16,100 Building $55,100
1995$142,400 Land $32,200 Building $110,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1987–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 6
Most Recent ClaimAug 2020 · rainfall accumulation

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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH
serves 40,000 people · EPA ID PA3480057
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 Reporting2
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 515 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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