Northampton County property record for 493 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $789 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | N6 10 2-35 0204 |
| Primary APN | N6 10 2-35 0204 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 493 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-3865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWBERRY ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
493 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Northampton County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 493 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3865 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2026 / 55579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 493 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3865 |
| Document Number | 0000005886 |
| Book / Page | 2026-1 / 55579 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026005886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATED ABSTRACT SERVICES LLC, ASSOCIATED ABSTRACT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 493 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3865 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 493 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3865 |
| Document Number | 0000005887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026005887 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 493 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3865 |
| Document Number | 0000028359 |
| Book / Page | 2020-1 / 253130 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020028359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 493 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3865 |
| Document Number | 0000028360 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020028360 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 493 Forrest Ave was $789.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| 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 | $789.00 | $73,100 Land $18,500 Building $54,600 | |
| 2024 | $6,461.00 | $73,100 Land $18,500 Building $54,600 | |
| 1995 | $146,200 Land $37,000 Building $109,200 |
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 493 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 493 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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