Northampton County property record for 540 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $602 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-08-5999-6741 |
| Primary APN | 4862-08-5999-6741 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 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 | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7A |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1409 STAFORE DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1634 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 17-1245340 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017-1 / 245340 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 FORREST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3837 |
| Document Number | 0000030902 |
| Book / Page | 000001 / 245340 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1409 STAFORE DR BETHLEHEM PA 180171634, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1634 |
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| 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 | $602.00 (-87.79%) | $55,800 (-) Land $17,800 Building $38,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,932.00 | $55,800 Land $17,800 Building $38,000 | |
| 1995 | $111,600 Land $35,600 Building $76,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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