Northampton County property record for 655 Elmhurst Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,390 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,409 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $826 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4863-05-5409-6729 |
| Primary APN | 4863-05-5409-6729 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,409 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 655 ELMHURST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-4813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEBORO MANOR ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
655 Elmhurst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 ELMHURST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516867 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 155607 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 1985 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 655 ELMHURST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4813 |
| Document Number | 0000022123 |
| Book / Page | 2020-1 / 195082 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020022123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 655 ELMHURST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-4813 |
| Document Number | 0000022125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020022125 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 655 Elmhurst Ave was $826.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| 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 | $826.00 | $76,500 Land $21,600 Building $54,900 | |
| 2024 | $6,761.00 | $76,500 Land $21,600 Building $54,900 | |
| 1995 | $153,000 Land $43,200 Building $109,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 655 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 655 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 |
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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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