Northampton County property record for 518 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,396 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $429 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4863-13-1001-4752 |
| Primary APN | 4863-13-1001-4752 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,396 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 518 E LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4039 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
518 E Locust St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 E LOCUST ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996166426 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 518 E LOCUST ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012770 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2018-1/100458 |
| Instrument | 2018012770 |
| Name | BETHLEHEM 1ST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 8, 2023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 518 E Locust St was $429.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| 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 | $429.00 | $39,800 Land $13,300 Building $26,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,517.00 | $39,800 Land $13,300 Building $26,500 | |
| 1995 | $79,600 Land $26,600 Building $53,000 |
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 518 E Locust St 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 518 E Locust St 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 751 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.
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