Northampton County property record for 56 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,667 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,515 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4762-03-7673-9256 |
| Primary APN | 4762-03-7673-9256 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,667 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,096 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56 E MARKET ST |
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| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Bethlehem Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1988 · 163 contributing resources · NRIS 88000452 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
56 E Market St 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 | 56 E MARKET ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000350114 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 E Market St was $1,515.
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 | $1,515.00 | $140,300 Land $29,600 Building $110,700 | |
| 2024 | $12,401.00 | $140,300 Land $29,600 Building $110,700 | |
| 1995 | $280,600 Land $59,200 Building $221,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 E Market St 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 risk around 56 E Market St 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.
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 |
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| 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 430 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Lehigh WiFi, Xfinity.
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