Northampton County property record for 434 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,843 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $665 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | N6 10 2-32 0204 |
| Primary APN | N6 10 2-32 0204 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,843 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | N6 10 232 0204 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 434 FORREST AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-3835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWBERRY ACRES |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
434 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2005.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 434 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 05-1522506 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 434 Forrest Ave was $665.
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 | $665.00 | $61,600 Land $18,000 Building $43,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,444.00 | $61,600 Land $18,000 Building $43,600 | |
| 1995 | $123,200 Land $36,000 Building $87,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 434 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 434 Forrest Ave 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 |
|---|
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 304 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 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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