Lehigh County property record for 636 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,500 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,476 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642738373788-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738373788-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,130 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 21.3 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | A642738373788 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 636 5TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 010 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
The current owner of 636 5th Ave bought it in June 2004.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 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 | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 REYNOLDS RD, GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028-1009 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 7186060 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 636 5th Ave was $4,476.
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 | $4,476.00 | $152,200 Land $9,100 Building $143,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,322.00 | $152,200 Land $9,100 Building $143,100 | |
| 2013 | $152,200 Land $9,100 Building $143,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 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 636 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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