Lehigh County property record for 701 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,061 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642738185913-1 |
| Primary APN | 642738185913-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | A642738185913 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 5TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-3637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 010 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 GASPAR AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020000740 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 701 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637 |
| Document Number | 0000000740 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1321 GASPAR AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180171017, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1017 |
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,061.00 (+3.54%) | $138,100 (-) Land $21,200 Building $116,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,922.00 | $138,100 Land $21,200 Building $116,900 | |
| 2013 | $138,100 Land $21,200 Building $116,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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.
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 1,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi, Verizon.
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