528 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 528 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,409 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.101 acres (4,400 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$117,500 (May 2012)
Tax Bill$433 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Second Mortgage
Apr 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4862-08-5998-4637

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4862-08-5998-4637
Alternative APN
  • N6NE3D 2 6 0204

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,409 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address528 FORREST AVE
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-3837
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG
Legal DescriptionDIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract10300

Owner

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address528 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FCU
Apr 6, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number12-1121313
Deed Book / Page2012-1 / 121313
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address528 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyFINANCIAL DIMENSIONS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017301
DateApr 30, 2021
Book Page2021-1/153540
Instrument2021017301
Lender
NameFIRST COMMONWEALTH FCU
TypeCredit Union
Address20450
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMay 1, 2041

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address528 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000009111
DateApr 6, 2017
Book Page2017-1/070002
Instrument2017009111
Lender
NameFIRST COMMONWEALTH FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueApr 5, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$433.00 (-87.78%)$40,100 (-) Land $15,100 Building $25,000
2024$3,544.00$40,100 Land $15,100 Building $25,000
1995$80,200 Land $30,200 Building $50,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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