Northampton County property record for 5520 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.492 acres (21,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $739 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4962-02-9331-5717 |
| Primary APN | 4962-02-9331-5717 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 21,432 sqft (0.492 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5520 KAREN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-8790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 17704 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5520 KAREN DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-8790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0199618129 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 5520 KAREN DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-8790 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5520 KAREN DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-8790 |
| Document Number | 0000007523 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023-1/65071 |
| Instrument | 2023007523 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $739.00 (-85.2%) | $68,500 (-) Land $27,200 Building $41,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,993.00 | $68,500 Land $27,200 Building $41,300 | |
| 1995 | $137,000 Land $54,400 Building $82,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
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 168 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 |
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