Northampton County property record for 525 Ellen St, Hellertown, PA 18055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $517 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Reverse Mortgage Apr 2021 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4663-16-1094-8276 |
| Primary APN | 4663-16-1094-8276 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,665 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 ELLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HELLERTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18055-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | DIST:15 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HELLERTOWN BOROUGH |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTZHEIMER FARM |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HELLERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 17902 |
525 Ellen St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 ELLEN ST, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Reverse Mortgage, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015426 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 525 ELLEN ST, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 ELLEN ST, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000015428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021-1/136962 |
| Instrument | 2021015428 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78737 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.59% |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 12.5% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 ELLEN ST, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000015426 |
| Book / Page | 2021-1 / 136940 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021015426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS IN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 ELLEN ST, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000015427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021-1/136944 |
| Instrument | 2021015427 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78737 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.59% |
| Index | 1-Month LIBOR |
| Document Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 525 ELLEN ST, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000030920 |
| Book / Page | 000001 / 245463 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 525 ELLEN ST HELLERTOWN PA 180552218, HELLERTOWN, PA 18055-2218 |
| Document Number | 30921 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000001/245468 |
| Instrument | 30921 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1032 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.81% |
| Document Number | 30922, |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000001/245483 |
| Instrument | 30922 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1032 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.81% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 Ellen St was $517.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| Municipality | Hellertown Borough |
| Unified School District | Saucon Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $517.00 | $47,900 Land $21,100 Building $26,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,165.00 | $47,900 Land $21,100 Building $26,800 | |
| 1995 | $95,800 Land $42,200 Building $53,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Ellen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 525 Ellen St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY serves 5,800 people · EPA ID PA3480052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 400 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 | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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