Northampton County property record for 705 Hillside Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,271 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,700 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $398 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4762-12-2695-3969 |
| Primary APN | 4762-12-2695-3969 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,271 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 705 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-3413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
705 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 HILLSIDE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 21-1413088 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021-1 / 413088 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 705 HILLSIDE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3413 |
| Document Number | 0000046102 |
| Book / Page | 2021-1 / 413088 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,797.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 HILLSIDE AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3413 |
| Document Number | 0000046103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046103 |
| Name | DAVID SHIELDS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Hillside Ave was $398.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $398.00 | $36,900 Land $11,600 Building $25,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,261.00 | $36,900 Land $11,600 Building $25,300 | |
| 1995 | $73,800 Land $23,200 Building $50,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 705 Hillside Ave 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 risk around 705 Hillside Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 163 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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