Lehigh County property record for 527 16th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,500 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641798002346-1 |
| Primary APN | 641798002346-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,875 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 32.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 527 16TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-6416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 002 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
527 16th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of April 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 16TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201916617 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 1982 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1305000229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 527 16TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6416 |
| Document Number | 0000008090 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20268090 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 527 16TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6416 |
| Document Number | 0000008090, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268090 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 172 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.77% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 527 16TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6416 |
| Document Number | 0000016617 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE PROPERTY TRANSFER LLC, ALLIANCE PROP TRANSFER LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 527 16TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180186416, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-6416 |
| Document Number | 16618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16618 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 527 16th Ave was $3,882.
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 | $3,882.00 | $132,000 Land $19,100 Building $112,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,748.00 | $132,000 Land $19,100 Building $112,900 | |
| 2013 | $132,000 Land $19,100 Building $112,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 16th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2005 · river or lake flooding |
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 527 16th 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 288 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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