Northampton County property record for 535 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $452 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-08-6198-2656 |
| Primary APN | 4862-08-6198-2656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 535 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-3836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOME LENDING |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20236494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023 / 56037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000015278 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 145505 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615278 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERICA TITLE, AMERICA SAFE TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000015278, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2026/145505 |
| Instrument | 202615278 |
| Name | HOME LENDING |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 535 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000006494 |
| Book / Page | 2023-1 / 56037 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 535 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3836 |
| Document Number | 0000006495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006495 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $452.00 (-87.79%) | $41,900 (-) Land $16,700 Building $25,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,703.00 | $41,900 Land $16,700 Building $25,200 | |
| 1995 | $83,800 Land $33,400 Building $50,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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