635 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Property Records

Lehigh County property record for 635 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.064 acres (2,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$300,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,232 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`642738175628-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`642738175628-1`
Alternative APNs	`03 12 G11NW2D 006 003` `A642738175628 1`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,800 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,800 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Exterior Material	Stucco
Lot Area	2,800 sqft (0.064 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 20 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	635 5TH AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18018-5234
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT
Legal Description	LOTS: 003
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	9500

Owner

Source: Lehigh County records, as of April 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	635 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2026	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Apr 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Jun 13, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20265228
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2026
Property Address	635 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234
Document Number	0000005228
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2026
Instrument	2026005228
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2026
Title Company	FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC, FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER I

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,000.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	635 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005229
Date	Mar 4, 2026
Instrument	2026005229

Lender

Name	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Property Address	635 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234
Document Number	0000011637
Instrument Date	Apr 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 4, 2020
Title Company	KEYSTONE PREMIER SETTLEMENT SE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	635 5TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185234, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011637
Date	Apr 17, 2020
Instrument	11637

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 16, 2050

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2017
Property Address	635 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234
Document Number	0000016430
Instrument Date	May 3, 2017
Instrument	16430
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,600.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	635 5TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185234, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5234

Mortgage

Document Number	16431
Date	Jun 13, 2017
Instrument	16431

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 12, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$3,232.00 (+3.56%)	$109,900 (-) Land $11,500 Building $98,400
2024	$3,121.00	$109,900 Land $11,500 Building $98,400
2013			$109,900 Land $11,500 Building $98,400

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 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

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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