Northampton County property record for 509 Elmhurst Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,250 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $542 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-08-5796-8863 |
| Primary APN | 4862-08-5796-8863 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 509 ELMHURST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-3832 |
| 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 | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
509 Elmhurst Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 622 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5320 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202418219 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 161332 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003804 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Elmhurst Ave was $542.
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 | $542.00 | $50,200 Land $16,400 Building $33,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,437.00 | $50,200 Land $16,400 Building $33,800 | |
| 1995 | $100,400 Land $32,800 Building $67,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 509 Elmhurst 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 509 Elmhurst 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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