Lehigh County property record for 521 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,211 (2026) |
| APN | 642738105176-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738105176-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | C642738105176 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 5TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
The current owner of 521 5th Ave bought it in October 2004.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 7219758 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 5th Ave was $4,211.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $4,211.00 | $143,200 Land $11,500 Building $131,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,066.00 | $143,200 Land $11,500 Building $131,700 | |
| 2013 | $143,200 Land $11,500 Building $131,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 521 5th Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 | 15 units insured incl. 14 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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 5th 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 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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