434 Seneca St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 434 Seneca St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 3,158 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.298 acres (12,981 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$500,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$807 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4762-10-3943-7234`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4762-10-3943-7234`
Alternative APN	`P6SW2B 6 15 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,158 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Other
Lot Area	12,981 sqft (0.298 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	625 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	434 SENECA ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18015-1438
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	10900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Fountain Hill Historic District listed 1988 · 45 contributing resources · NRIS 88000450

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	434 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1438
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 12, 2022	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 8, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	22-1142192
Deed Book / Page	2022-1 / 142192
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	May 12, 2022
Property Address	434 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1438
Document Number	0000016389
Book / Page	2022-1 / 142192
Instrument Date	May 9, 2022
Instrument	2022016389
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2022
Title Company	VAST ABSTRACT LLC, VAST ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,000.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	434 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1438

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016390
Date	May 12, 2022
Instrument	2022016390

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	434 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1438
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014834
Date	Jun 8, 2018
Book Page	2018-1/117646
Instrument	2018014834

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 7, 2028

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Northampton County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$807.00 (-87.79%)	$74,800 (-) Land $17,700 Building $57,100
2024	$6,611.00	$74,800 Land $17,700 Building $57,100
1995			$149,600 Land $35,400 Building $114,200

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

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.

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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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