638 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 638 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.064 acres (2,788 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$190,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$289 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4763-09-3106-928`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4763-09-3106-928`
Alternative APN	`P6SE2D 17 19 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,360 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	2,788 sqft (0.064 acres)
Terrain	Above Road/Slope

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	638 SHIELDS ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18015-3526
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2025
Census Tract	11200

Owner

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 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
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	962 BRIARWOODS RD, FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417-1129
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 7, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 16, 2022	Deed, Transfer
Mar 28, 2022	Agreement of Sale, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	22-1298021
Deed Book / Page	2022-1 / 298021
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2022
Property Address	638 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526
Document Number	0000035033
Book / Page	2022-1 / 298021
Instrument Date	Oct 17, 2022
Instrument	2022035033
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2022
Title Company	ABE ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,900.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	962 BRIARWOODS RD, FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417-1129

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035034
Date	Nov 7, 2022
Instrument	2022035034

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2022
Property Address	638 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526
Document Number	0000026700
Book / Page	2022-1 / 227264
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2022
Instrument	2022026700
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 26, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$2,300.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 52, SCHNECKSVILLE, PA 18078-0052

March 2022: Agreement of Sale, Transfer

Document Type	Agreement of Sale
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2022
Property Address	638 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526
Document Number	0000010526
Book / Page	2022-1 / 91071
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2022
Instrument	2022010526
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 6, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$289.00 (-87.8%)	$26,800 (-) Land $6,600 Building $20,200
2024	$2,368.00	$26,800 Land $6,600 Building $20,200
1995			$53,600 Land $13,200 Building $40,400

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

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 1,129 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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