657 Hess St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 657 Hess St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.028 acres (1,263 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$182,500 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$267 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4762-15-2252-6139`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4762-15-2252-6139`
Alternative APN	`P6SW3B 2 7 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	984 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Other
Lot Area	1,263 sqft (0.028 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	657 HESS ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18015-2926
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	11000

Owner

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2554 PENNS RIDGE BLVD, EASTON, PA 18040-7878
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2023	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Jun 30, 2020	Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	23-1223019
Deed Book / Page	2023-1 / 223019
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Nov 17, 2023
Property Address	657 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926
Document Number	0000025323
Book / Page	2023-1 / 223019
Instrument Date	Oct 25, 2023
Instrument	2023025323
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2023
Title Company	STEEL ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,825.00
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	2554 PENNS RIDGE BLVD, EASTON, PA 18040-7878

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025324
Date	Nov 17, 2023
Instrument	2023025324

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2053

June 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2020
Property Address	657 HESS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2926
Document Number	0000016328
Book / Page	2020-1 / 141909
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	2020016328
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	PARKLAND ABSTRACT CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
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 Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

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	$267.00 (-87.82%)	$24,800 (-) Land $5,900 Building $18,900
2024	$2,192.00	$24,800 (-) Land $5,900 Building $18,900
2023	$2,192.00	$24,800 Land $5,900 Building $18,900
1995			$49,600 Land $11,800 Building $37,800

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

Flood

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

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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