Lehigh County property record for 526 7th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Sep 1959) |
| Tax Bill | $4,205 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642728602524-1 |
| Primary APN | 642728602524-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,075 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 7TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 005 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
526 7th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1959.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 7TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 1959 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 1959 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 952 / 470 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 7th Ave was $4,205.
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 | $4,205.00 | $143,000 Land $15,900 Building $127,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,061.00 | $143,000 Land $15,900 Building $127,100 | |
| 2013 | $143,000 Land $15,900 Building $127,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 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 526 7th 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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