605 Prospect Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Property Records

Lehigh County property record for 605 Prospect Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.121 acres (5,292 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$290,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,640 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`642737228475-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`642737228475-1`
Alternative APNs	`03 12 G11NW3A 011 003` `A642737228475 1`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,116 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	2,116 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	5,292 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 37.9 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	605 PROSPECT AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18018-5319
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT
Legal Description	LOTS: 003
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4005
Census Tract	9500

Owner

605 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2019.

Source: Lehigh County records, as of August 3, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	605 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK
Jun 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS
Mar 28, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20197778
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2026
Property Address	605 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319
Document Number	0000019758
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2026
Instrument	202619758
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2026
Title Company	VISIONET SYSTEMS INC, VISIONET SYSTEMS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	605 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019758,
Date	Jul 27, 2026
Instrument	202619758

Lender

Name	PNC BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	480 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2066

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.47%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Property Address	605 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319
Document Number	0000018388
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2020
Title Company	LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LIMITED, LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	605 PROSPECT AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185319, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018388
Date	Jun 29, 2020
Instrument	18388

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2050

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2019
Property Address	605 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319
Document Number	0000007778
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2019
Instrument	7778
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2019
Title Company	LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LIMITED, LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LTD

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,900.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	605 PROSPECT AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185319, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5319

Mortgage

Document Number	7779
Date	Mar 28, 2019
Instrument	7779

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 27, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 605 Prospect Ave was $4,640.

Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Lehigh County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,640.00	$157,800 Land $20,700 Building $137,100
2024	$4,481.00	$157,800 Land $20,700 Building $137,100
2013			$157,800 Land $20,700 Building $137,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 605 Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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 Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 605 Prospect Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	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 1,030 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon.

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