656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,969 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,407 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$136,850 (Jun 2007)
Tax Bill$537 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4763-09-3006-4031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4763-09-3006-4031
Alternative APN
  • P6SE2D 17 17 0204

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,969 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area878 sqft
Basement Area950 sqft
Finished Basement950 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area8,407 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 60 ft wide
TerrainAbove Road/Slope

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address656 SHIELDS ST
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18015-3526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract11200

Owner

Source: Northampton County records · APN 4763-09-3006-4031

Assessment roll updated March 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1134 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4914
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 22, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE
Mar 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 13, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 27, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200727746
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Recording DateMay 22, 2026
Property Address656 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526
Document Number0000011555
Book / Page2026 / 109153
Instrument DateMay 18, 2026
Instrument202611555
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyTRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1134 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4914

Mortgage

Document Number0000011555,
DateMay 22, 2026
Book Page2026/109153
Instrument202611555
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.3%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address656 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 02, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address338 HANOVER ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5608

Mortgage

Document Number0000011109
DateMar 18, 2021
Book Page2021-1/98006
Instrument2021011109
Lender
NamePEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY
TypeBank
AddressBETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County records · Assessment roll updated March 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$537.00 (-87.8%)$49,800 (-) Land $9,900 Building $39,900
2024$4,401.00$49,800 Land $9,900 Building $39,900
1995$99,600 Land $19,800 Building $79,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Northampton County (42095C), updated December 31, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,129 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Radiate HoldingsCable1,500 / 50
Service Electric TelevisionCable1,000 / 40
VerizonFiber980 / 880

May also be available at this address: AT&T, T-Mobile USA, Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

Mobile Coverage

5G and 4G LTE

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