Lehigh County property record for 523 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,740 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642748700336-1 |
| Primary APN | 642748700336-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Base Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D642748700336 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 1ST AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
523 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 1ST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0017000258 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1700 / 0258 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 1st Ave was $5,740.
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 | $5,740.00 | $195,200 Land $24,400 Building $170,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,543.00 | $195,200 Land $24,400 Building $170,800 | |
| 2013 | $195,200 Land $24,400 Building $170,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 523 1st 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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