Northampton County property record for 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,969 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,850 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $537 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4763-09-3006-4031 |
| Primary APN | 4763-09-3006-4031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,969 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 950 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 SHIELDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-3526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1134 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4914 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200727746 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 656 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526 |
| Document Number | 0000011555 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 109153 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1134 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-4914 |
| Document Number | 0000011555, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2026/109153 |
| Instrument | 202611555 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 656 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 338 HANOVER ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5608 |
| Document Number | 0000011109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021-1/98006 |
| Instrument | 2021011109 |
| Name | PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Northampton County records · Assessment roll updated March 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed 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 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Television | Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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