500 Seneca St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 500 Seneca St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,261 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.209 acres (9,104 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$130,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$462 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4762-10-3742-4212`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4762-10-3742-4212`
Alternative APN	`P6SW2B 15 11 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,261 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,020 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Other
Lot Area	9,104 sqft (0.209 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	500 SENECA ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18015-1440
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
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 July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	37 N JEFFERSON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102-4318
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EXCEL FINANCIAL CORP
Apr 30, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WE LEND LLC
Oct 3, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 1, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201926564
Deed Book / Page	2019-1 / 215988
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	500 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1440
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2021
Title Company	HAMILTON ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	37 JEFFERSON ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036918
Date	Sep 14, 2021
Book Page	2021-1/331273
Instrument	2021036918

Lender

Name	EXCEL FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2021
Property Address	500 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1440
Document Number	0000017269
Book / Page	2021-1 / 153243
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	2021017269
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021
Title Company	HAMILTON ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$1,575.04
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	37 N JEFFERSON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102-4318

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017270
Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021017270

Lender

Name	WE LEND LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Oct 3, 2019
Property Address	500 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1440
Document Number	0000026564
Book / Page	000001 / 215988
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2019
Instrument	26564
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,300.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	37 N JEFFERSON ST ALLENTOWN PA 181024318, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102-4318

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026

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	$462.00 (-87.79%)	$42,800 (-) Land $14,200 Building $28,600
2024	$3,783.00	$42,800 Land $14,200 Building $28,600
1995			$85,600 Land $28,400 Building $57,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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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