Northampton County property record for 637 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $214 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4763-09-3005-9819 |
| Primary APN | 4763-09-3005-9819 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Lot Area | 1,002 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 637 SHIELDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-3525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9A |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 634 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1994310136 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $214.00 (-87.83%) | $19,900 (-) Land $5,400 Building $14,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,758.00 | $19,900 Land $5,400 Building $14,500 | |
| 1995 | $39,800 Land $10,800 Building $29,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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