Lehigh County property record for 539 2nd Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,660 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,205 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642748326089-1 |
| Primary APN | 642748326089-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D642748326089 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 2ND AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5550 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | CL |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 009 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
The current owner of 539 2nd Ave bought it in October 2012.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 2ND AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201238656 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 539 2ND AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015624 |
| Name | ADAM L SCHAIBLE III |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 5689 SULLIVAN TRL, NAZARETH, PA 18064 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 114 Months |
| Due | Oct 5, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 2nd Ave was $3,205.
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 | $3,205.00 | $109,000 Land $15,000 Building $94,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,095.00 | $109,000 Land $15,000 Building $94,000 | |
| 2013 | $109,000 Land $15,000 Building $94,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 539 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 539 2nd 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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