Lehigh County property record for 517 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,285 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642747790648-1 |
| Primary APN | 642747790648-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D642747790648 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 1ST AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records · APN 642747790648-1
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2026 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 1ST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 01, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 01, 1984 |
| Deed Document Number | 0013341031 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lehigh County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2026 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,285.00 (+3.58%) | $145,700 (-) Land $16,900 Building $128,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,137.00 | $145,700 Land $16,900 Building $128,800 | |
| 2013 | $145,700 Land $16,900 Building $128,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lehigh County (42095C), updated December 31, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,030 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Television | Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Verizon, Lehigh WiFi, Radiate Holdings. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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