655 Hess St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 655 Hess St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.048 acres (2,091 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$293 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4762-15-2252-9837`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4762-15-2252-9837`
Alternative APN	`P6SW3B 2 6 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	528 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	2,091 sqft (0.048 acres)
Lot Dimensions	52 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	655 HESS ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18015-2926
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	11000

Owner

655 Hess St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.

Source: Northampton County records, as of June 23, 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 File
Mailing Address	655 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2026	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Dec 26, 2023	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 30, 2020	Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202613579
Deed Book / Page	2026 / 129483
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2026
Property Address	655 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926
Document Number	0000013579
Book / Page	2026 / 129483
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2026
Instrument	202613579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	QUAINT OAK ABSTRACT LLC, QUAINT OAK ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$242,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	655 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013580,
Date	Jun 16, 2026
Instrument	202613580

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013581,
Date	Jun 16, 2026
Book Page	2026/129507
Instrument	202613581

Lender

Name	PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Dec 26, 2023
Property Address	655 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926
Document Number	0000028004
Book / Page	2023-1 / 245769
Instrument Date	Oct 25, 2023
Instrument	2023028004
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2024
Title Company	STEEL ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,850.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1760 NE 144TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33181-1338

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	655 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028005
Date	Dec 26, 2023
Instrument	2023028005

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2054

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028006
Date	Dec 26, 2023
Book Page	2023-1/245807
Instrument	2023028006

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

June 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2020
Property Address	655 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926
Document Number	0000016327
Book / Page	2020-1 / 141904
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	2020016327
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	PARKLAND ABSTRACT CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	10 SUSAN CT, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-2700

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016329
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Book Page	2020-1/141914
Instrument	2020016329

Lender

Name	FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BERWICK, PA 18603

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 655 Hess St was $293.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026

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	$293.00	$27,200 Land $6,900 Building $20,300
2024	$2,404.00	$27,200 (-) Land $6,900 Building $20,300
2023	$2,404.00	$27,200 Land $6,900 Building $20,300
1995			$54,400 Land $13,800 Building $40,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 655 Hess St 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 655 Hess St 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.

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 977 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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