Northampton County property record for 48 E Ettwein St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $392 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-15-72-2772 |
| Primary APN | 4862-15-72-2772 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,004 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 48 E ETTWEIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-2851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
48 E Ettwein St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 48 E ETTWEIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 25-1127427 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025-1 / 127427 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 48 E ETTWEIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2851 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000021572 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2020-1/190070 |
| Instrument | 2020021572 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 E ETTWEIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2851 |
| Document Number | 0000016064 |
| Book / Page | 2019-1 / 128316 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019016064 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2724 BRIARWOOD PL, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3802 |
| Document Number | 0000016065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019016065 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 E Ettwein St was $392.
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 | $392.00 | $36,300 Land $12,300 Building $24,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,208.00 | $36,300 Land $12,300 Building $24,000 | |
| 1995 | $72,600 Land $24,600 Building $48,000 |
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 48 E Ettwein St 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.
Wildfire risk around 48 E Ettwein St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 1,010 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon, Xfinity.
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