5508 Bates Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 5508 Bates Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,291 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$300,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$937 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4962-06-5833-1837`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4962-06-5833-1837`
Alternative APN	`M6 26 2 0214`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,291 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5508 BATES AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-9048
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	2
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	HANOVER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	17704

Owner

5508 Bates Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5508 BATES AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9048
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jul 22, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	19-1146589
Deed Book / Page	2019-1 / 146589
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	5508 BATES AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9048
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ASSOCIATED ABSTRACT SVCS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5508 BATES AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9048

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031546
Date	Oct 26, 2020
Book Page	2020-1/282805
Instrument	2020031546

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SHERMAN, TX 75091

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2019
Property Address	5508 BATES AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9048
Document Number	0000018265
Book / Page	000001 / 146589
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2019
Instrument	18265
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,000.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	5508 BATES AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180179048, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-9048

Mortgage

Document Number	18266
Date	Jul 22, 2019
Book Page	000001/146593
Instrument	18266

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 21, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5508 Bates Ave was $937.

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	$937.00	$86,800 Land $23,600 Building $63,200
2024	$6,327.00	$86,800 Land $23,600 Building $63,200
1995			$173,600 Land $47,200 Building $126,400

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5508 Bates Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 5508 Bates Ave 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 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.

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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