512 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 512 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,621 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$400 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4862-08-5996-1688

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4862-08-5996-1688
Alternative APN
  • N6NE3D 2 3 0204

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area560 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialOther
Lot Area6,621 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area320 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address512 FORREST AVE
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-3837
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract10300

Owner

Source: Northampton County records, as of April 22, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 4255, EASTON, PA 18043-4255
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20268268
Deed Book / Page2026 / 78090
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateApr 16, 2026
Property Address512 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837
Document Number0000008268
Book / Page2026 / 78090
Instrument DateApr 15, 2026
Instrument20268268
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2026
Title Company1ST PATRIOT ABSTRACT OF LEHIGH

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$222,200.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership

Mortgage

Document Number0000008269,
DateApr 16, 2026
Instrument20268269
Lender
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$400.00 (-87.8%)$37,100 (-) Land $16,400 Building $20,700
2024$3,279.00$37,100 Land $16,400 Building $20,700
1995$74,200 Land $32,800 Building $41,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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