Northampton County property record for 5501 Shawnee Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,401 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.419 acres (18,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $743 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5061-18-805-3384 |
| Primary APN | 5061-18-805-3384 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,401 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,252 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5501 SHAWNEE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-9268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | DIST:08 CITY/MUNI/TWP:EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ALLEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
The current owner of 5501 Shawnee Dr acquired it in April 1997.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 SHAWNEE DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997131681 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19971 / 31681 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031681 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5501 Shawnee Dr was $743.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | East Allen Township |
| Unified School District | Northampton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $743.00 | $68,800 Land $23,000 Building $45,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,023.00 | $68,800 Land $23,000 Building $45,800 | |
| 1995 | $137,600 Land $46,000 Building $91,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5501 Shawnee 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 risk around 5501 Shawnee 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 Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 48 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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