Northampton County property record for 526 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $414 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-08-5998-4200 |
| Primary APN | 4862-08-5998-4200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-3837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 526 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837 |
| Document Number | 0000017390 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 526 FORREST AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180173837, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837 |
| Document Number | 0000017390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000001/151845 |
| Instrument | 17390 |
| Name | PNC BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2060 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $414.00 (-87.8%) | $38,400 (-) Land $15,100 Building $23,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,394.00 | $38,400 Land $15,100 Building $23,300 | |
| 1995 | $76,800 Land $30,200 Building $46,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 304 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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