Lehigh County property record for 5478 Prospect St, Whitehall, PA 18052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,836 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,856 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 558082601038-1 |
| Primary APN | 558082601038-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Base Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 19,836 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | A558082601038 1 |
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| Street Address | 5478 PROSPECT ST |
| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18052-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 005 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 5601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Lehigh Canal listed 1980 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 80003553 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 5478 Prospect St bought it in June 1999.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5478 PROSPECT ST, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0016330257 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1633 / 0257 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5478 Prospect St was $5,856.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| County Subdivision | Whitehall Township |
| Unified School District | Whitehall-Coplay School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,856.00 | $187,600 Land $48,900 Building $138,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,315.00 | $187,600 Land $48,900 Building $138,700 | |
| 2013 | $187,600 Land $48,900 Building $138,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5478 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 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 5478 Prospect St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | NORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH serves 40,000 people · EPA ID PA3480057 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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