5501 Hale Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 5501 Hale Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.275 acres (11,979 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$435,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$791 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4962-06-5335-3508`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4962-06-5335-3508`
Alternative APN	`M6 26 36 0214`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,610 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	11,979 sqft (0.275 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	347 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5501 HALE AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-9036
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R14
Legal Description	DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Legal Subdivision	POINTE NORTH
Legal Block	26
Legal Lot Number	36
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	HANOVER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	17704

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	5501 HALE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9036
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2023	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMONWEALTH FCU
Nov 27, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	23-1138492
Deed Book / Page	2023-1 / 138492
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2023
Property Address	5501 HALE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9036
Document Number	0000015861
Book / Page	2023-1 / 138492
Map Reference	VOL 85 PG 278
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2023
Instrument	2023015861
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2023
Title Company	VAST ABSTRACT LLC, VAST ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,350.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5501 HALE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9036

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015862
Date	Jul 27, 2023
Instrument	2023015862

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMONWEALTH FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Nov 27, 2019
Property Address	5501 HALE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9036
Document Number	0000032654
Book / Page	000001 / 267511
Instrument Date	Nov 26, 2019
Instrument	32654
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2019
Title Company	FIRST PATRIOT ABSTRACT/LEHIGH VALLEY INC, 1ST PATRIOT ABS/LEHIGH VLY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,015.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5501 HALE AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180179036, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9036

Mortgage

Document Number	32655
Date	Nov 27, 2019
Book Page	000001/267515
Instrument	32655

Lender

Name	NAVY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VIENNA, VA 22180

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 26, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Northampton County
County Subdivision	Hanover Township
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$791.00 (-85.2%)	$73,300 (-) Land $22,500 Building $50,800
2024	$5,343.00 (-0.34%)	$73,300 (-) Land $22,500 Building $50,800
2023	$5,361.00	$73,300 Land $22,500 Building $50,800
1995			$146,600 Land $45,000 Building $101,600

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 214 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 Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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