Lehigh County property record for 626 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $294,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 642738366942-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738366942-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,184 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 21.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | C642738366942 1 |
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| Street Address | 626 5TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
626 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 626 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCMBC INC |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage THE RISING TIDE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND LLC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE RISING TIDE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024022838 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 626 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5235 |
| Document Number | 0000012274 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023012274 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 626 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5235 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 626 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5235 |
| Document Number | 0000012275 |
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| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023012275 |
| Name | OCMBC INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 626 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015391 |
| Name | THE RISING TIDE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 626 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021039607 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039607 |
| Name | THE RISING TIDE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 626 5th Ave was $4,526.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,526.00 | $153,900 Land $12,700 Building $141,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,370.00 | $153,900 Land $12,700 Building $141,200 | |
| 2013 | $153,900 Land $12,700 Building $141,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 626 5th Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 units insured incl. 14 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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 risk around 626 5th 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.
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 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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