Lehigh County property record for 521 13th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,685 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 642707193886-1 |
| Primary APN | 642707193886-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,685 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 23.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 13TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-6425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 007 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
521 13th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of August 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 13TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PEOPLE FIRST FCU |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621612 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 521 13TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6425 |
| Document Number | 0000021612 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $282,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 521 13TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6425 |
| Document Number | 0000021613, |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621613 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.43% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 521 13TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023021364 |
| Name | PEOPLE FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 521 13TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6425 |
| Document Number | 2021045240 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE PREMIER SETTLEMENT SE, KEYSTONE PREMIER STLMT SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,920.00 |
| 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 | 521 13TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6425 |
| Document Number | 2021045241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045241 |
| Name | HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 13th Ave was $3,664.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,664.00 | $124,600 Land $14,300 Building $110,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,538.00 | $124,600 Land $14,300 Building $110,300 | |
| 2013 | $124,600 Land $14,300 Building $110,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 521 13th Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
Wildfire risk around 521 13th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 647 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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