5489 Monocacy Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 5489 Monocacy Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.419 acres (18,252 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$315,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$631 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
May 2017 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4961-01-9007-8908

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4961-01-9007-8908
Alternative APN
  • M5NW2 10 20 0508

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area
Basement Area460 sqft
Finished Basement460 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area18,252 sqft (0.419 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5489 MONOCACY DR
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-9115
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR
Legal DescriptionDIST:08 CITY/MUNI/TWP:EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP
Legal SubdivisionFORKS UNITED CH/CHRIST & FORKS
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST ALLEN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2036
Census Tract16500

Owner

5489 Monocacy Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address5489 MONOCACY DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE
May 22, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK
Apr 7, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number23-1221295
Deed Book / Page2023-1 / 221295
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateNov 15, 2023
Property Address5489 MONOCACY DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115
Document Number0000025123
Book / Page2023-1 / 221295
Map ReferenceMB 24 PG 5
Instrument DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument2023025123
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2023
Title CompanyVAST ABSTRACT LLC, VAST ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,150.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5489 MONOCACY DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115

Mortgage

Document Number0000025124
DateNov 15, 2023
Instrument2023025124
Lender
NameNOVUS HOME MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

May 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address5489 MONOCACY DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115
Document Number0000018291
Instrument DateMay 22, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5489 MONOCACY DR BETHLEHEM PA 180179115, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115

Mortgage

Document Number0000018291
DateJul 11, 2017
Book Page000001/144880
Instrument18291
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 10, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate1%

April 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address5489 MONOCACY DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115
Document Number0000013639
Instrument DateApr 7, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2018
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5489 MONOCACY DR BETHLEHEM PA 180179115, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9115

Mortgage

Document Number0000013639
DateMay 25, 2017
Book Page000001/106589
Instrument13639
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressFORT MILL, SC 29715
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 24, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5489 Monocacy Dr was $631.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyNorthampton County
County SubdivisionEast Allen Township
Unified School DistrictNorthampton Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$631.00$58,500 Land $23,000 Building $35,500
2024$4,271.00$58,500 (-) Land $23,000 Building $35,500
2023$4,271.00$58,500 Land $23,000 Building $35,500
1995$117,000 Land $46,000 Building $71,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5489 Monocacy Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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

Wildfire risk around 5489 Monocacy Dr 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable
1,000 / 40

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