Lehigh County property record for 534 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $244,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,187 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 642728216201-1 |
| Primary APN | 642728216201-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Base Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D642728216201 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 534 8TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST SIDE |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
The current owner of 534 8th Ave bought it in November 2011.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 201136352 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 534 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021019569 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019569 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 534 8th Ave was $6,187.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $6,187.00 | $210,400 Land $25,200 Building $185,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,975.00 | $210,400 Land $25,200 Building $185,200 | |
| 2013 | $210,400 Land $25,200 Building $185,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 534 8th Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| 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 534 8th 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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