Northampton County property record for 550 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,258 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,309 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4762-03-8158-4157 |
| Primary APN | 4762-03-8158-4157 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,258 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 2,309 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 550 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5828 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Bethlehem Historic District listed 1972 · NRIS 72001131 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
550 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Mailing Address | 1805 VINTAGE DR, EASTON, PA 18045-5434 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 015-136634 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015-1 / 36634 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 550 Main St was $932.
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 | $932.00 | $86,300 Land $36,700 Building $49,600 | |
| 2024 | $7,628.00 | $86,300 Land $36,700 Building $49,600 | |
| 1995 | $172,600 Land $73,400 Building $99,200 |
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 550 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 550 Main 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | 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 430 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Lehigh WiFi, Xfinity.
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