Northampton County property record for 643 Elmhurst Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,863 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.332 acres (14,505 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $289,900 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $807 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4863-05-5508-238 |
| Primary APN | 4863-05-5508-238 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,863 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 14,505 sqft (0.332 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 643 ELMHURST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-4813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEBORO MANOR ADDS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
The current owner of 643 Elmhurst Ave bought it in September 2013.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 643 ELMHURST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 13-1232870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013-1 / 232870 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 643 Elmhurst Ave was $807.
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 | $807.00 | $74,800 Land $24,900 Building $49,900 | |
| 2024 | $6,611.00 | $74,800 Land $24,900 Building $49,900 | |
| 1995 | $149,600 Land $49,800 Building $99,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 643 Elmhurst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 643 Elmhurst Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 580 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.
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