534 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 534 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.151 acres (6,621 sqft)
Owner	2 Owner Names on Record
Last Sale	$202,500 (Aug 2008)
Tax Bill	$545 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4862-08-5998-5491`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4862-08-5998-5491`
Alternative APN	`N6NE3D 2 7 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,392 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	300 sqft
Finished Basement	300 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	6,621 sqft (0.151 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	534 FORREST AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-3837
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE LAND CO
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	10300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Owner Names on Record
Mailing Address	1409 STAFORE DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1634

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	08-1227558
Deed Book / Page	2008-1 / 227558
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Northampton County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$545.00 (-87.79%)	$50,500 (-) Land $16,400 Building $34,100
2024	$4,463.00	$50,500 Land $16,400 Building $34,100
1995			$101,000 Land $32,800 Building $68,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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