Lehigh County property record for 525 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,097 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $291,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,288 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642738904698-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738904698-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,661 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,097 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 19 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 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: 004 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 3RD AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202617807 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 525 3RD AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5503 |
| Document Number | 0000017807 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATED ABSTRACT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $293,910.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 3RD AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5503 |
| Document Number | 0000017808, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617808 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $3,288.00 (+3.56%) | $111,800 (-) Land $12,900 Building $98,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,175.00 | $111,800 Land $12,900 Building $98,900 | |
| 2013 | $111,800 Land $12,900 Building $98,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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