5524 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 5524 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,062 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$319,000 (Jan 2007)
Tax Bill$804 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Second Mortgage
Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4962-02-9230-9526

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4962-02-9230-9526
Alternative APN
  • M6NW2 9 2 0214

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,810 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area10,062 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area500 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5524 KAREN DR
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18017-8790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionDIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Legal SubdivisionPOINTE NORTH PH 04 SEC 02
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionHANOVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract17704

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address5524 KAREN DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-8790
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 8, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
FIRST CLASS FCU
Jul 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 5, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 5, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007-17019
Deed Book / Page2007-1 / 7019
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address5524 KAREN DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-8790
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanyLIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000022124
DateJul 8, 2022
Book Page2022-1/188597
Instrument2022022124
Lender
NameFIRST CLASS FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressALLENTOWN, PA 18109
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueJun 15, 2032

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address5524 KAREN DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-8790
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 6, 2021
Title CompanyRES/TITLE INC, RES TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000030364
DateJul 27, 2021
Book Page2021-1/272046
Instrument2021030364
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyNorthampton County
County SubdivisionHanover Township
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$804.00 (-84.15%)$74,500 (+7.04%) Land $21,100 Building $53,400
2024$5,073.00$69,600 Land $21,100 Building $48,500
1995$149,000 Land $42,200 Building $106,800

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable
1,000 / 40

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