Northampton County property record for 553 Hillside Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $293 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4762-12-3289-7983 |
| Primary APN | 4762-12-3289-7983 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,396 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 553 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
553 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 HILLSIDE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000370107 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Hillside Ave was $293.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $293.00 | $27,200 Land $8,900 Building $18,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,404.00 | $27,200 Land $8,900 Building $18,300 | |
| 1995 | $54,400 Land $17,800 Building $36,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Hillside 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.
The area around 553 Hillside Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 549 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Xfinity.
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