Lehigh County property record for 517 Schaffer St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (872 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,626 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale |
| APN | 642738412396-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738412396-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 872 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 21.8 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | C642738412396 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 SCHAFFER ST |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 001 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records · APN 642738412396-1
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2026 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2518 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW TRIPOLI BANK |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, 1ST PATRIOT ABSTRACT OF LEHI |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021036744 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 517 SCHAFFER ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2518 |
| Document Number | 0000015657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015657 |
| Name | NEW TRIPOLI BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2042 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 517 SCHAFFER ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5233 |
| Document Number | 2021036744 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021036744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 06, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, 1ST PATRIOT ABSTRACT OF LEHI |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $970.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 111 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2518 |
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 | $2,626.00 (+3.55%) | $89,300 (-) Land $4,700 Building $84,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,536.00 | $89,300 Land $4,700 Building $84,600 | |
| 2013 | $89,300 Land $4,700 Building $84,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lehigh County (42077C), updated November 3, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420770095002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Not mapped |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 units insured (14 under condo master policies) 0 of 1 individual policies on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004, river or lake flooding, Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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