438 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Property Records

Lehigh County property record for 438 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 2,263 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$6,655 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage
APN	`642737376196-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`642737376196-1`
Alternative APNs	`03 12 G11NW2D 035 007` `C642737376196 1`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,263 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	2,263 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Pool Type	In-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	438 5TH AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18018-5341
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT
Legal Description	LOTS: 007
Legal Subdivision	BROAD STREET BRIDGE COMPANY
Legal Block	35
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	9500

Owner

Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	438 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5341
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2021
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2021
Prior Sale	Jul 13, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202114023
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 25, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	2021014023
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2021
Property Address	438 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5341
Document Number	2021014023
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2021
Instrument	2021014023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021
Title Company	FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC, FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER I

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	438 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5341

Mortgage

Document Number	2021014024
Date	Mar 30, 2021
Instrument	2021014024

Lender

Name	UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,655.00 (+3.56%)	$226,300 (-) Land $33,600 Building $192,700
2024	$6,426.00	$226,300 Land $33,600 Building $192,700
2013			$226,300 Land $33,600 Building $192,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Not included in the FIRM
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	None beyond ember reach

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 1,030 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon.

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