Carbon County property record for 537 Hamilton St, Bowmanstown, PA 18030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,886 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56A-6-B1 |
| Primary APN | 56A-6-B1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 795 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 795 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 537 HAMILTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BOWMANSTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOWMANS COURT |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOWMANSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Carbon County Section of the Lehigh Canal listed 1979 · 30 contributing resources · NRIS 79002179 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
537 Hamilton St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 1998.
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 363, BOWMANSTOWN, PA 18030-0363 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 778 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 Hamilton St was $4,886.
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| Municipality | Bowmanstown Borough |
| Unified School District | Palmerton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,886.00 | $49,100 Land $11,900 Building $37,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,464.00 (+3.12%) | $49,100 (-) Land $11,900 Building $37,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,329.00 | $49,100 Land $11,900 Building $37,200 | |
| 2001 | $98,200 Land $23,800 Building $74,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Hamilton St 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 June 3, 2002 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 537 Hamilton St 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 | Indirect 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 | BOWMANSTOWN AUTHORITY serves 900 people · EPA ID PA3130021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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