Lehigh County property record for 527 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,942 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,737 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642748700832-1 |
| Primary APN | 642748700832-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,942 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,942 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1855 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 527 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 003 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
527 1st Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4514 CASEY BLVD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-2947 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202123251 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 527 1ST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5512 |
| Document Number | 2021023251 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021023251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2724 BRIARWOOD PL, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3802 |
| Document Number | 2021023252 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021023252 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 527 1st Ave was $5,737.
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 | $5,737.00 | $195,100 Land $32,000 Building $163,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,540.00 | $195,100 Land $32,000 Building $163,100 | |
| 2013 | $195,100 Land $32,000 Building $163,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 527 1st 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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