Northampton County property record for 5502 Bates Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,634 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4962-06-5834-2937 |
| Primary APN | 4962-06-5834-2937 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,634 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 667 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5502 BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-9048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-4 |
| Legal Description | DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 17704 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5502 BATES AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000133835 |
| Deed Book / Page | M6 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006076 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $920.00 (-85.19%) | $85,200 (-) Land $23,900 Building $61,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,211.00 | $85,200 Land $23,900 Building $61,300 | |
| 1995 | $170,400 Land $47,800 Building $122,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 | 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 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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