Lehigh County property record for 521 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,759 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,561 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642738905117-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738905117-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,759 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,759 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,120 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 19.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 BELLA VISTA DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20047232740 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1558000065 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 521 3RD AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LIMITED, LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021040358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040358 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
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 | $3,561.00 (+3.55%) | $121,100 (-) Land $13,200 Building $107,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,439.00 | $121,100 Land $13,200 Building $107,900 | |
| 2013 | $121,100 Land $13,200 Building $107,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon.
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