Northampton County property record for 540 Seneca St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,442 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4762-10-3339-2347 |
| Primary APN | 4762-10-3339-2347 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,442 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 SENECA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-1447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
The current owner of 540 Seneca St bought it in August 2010.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 10-1164267 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2010-1 / 164267 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 540 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1447 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000019382 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021-1/171877 |
| Instrument | 2021019382 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 232 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 540 SENECA ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-1447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP, MORTGAGE CONNECT LP VENDOR |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000037023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021-1/332279 |
| Instrument | 2021037023 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Seneca St was $707.
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 | $707.00 | $65,500 Land $12,300 Building $53,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,789.00 | $65,500 Land $12,300 Building $53,200 | |
| 1995 | $131,000 Land $24,600 Building $106,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 540 Seneca St 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 540 Seneca 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 | 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 601 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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