717 16th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Property Records

Lehigh County property record for 717 16th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,701 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,501 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,882 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`641799003165-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`641799003165-1`
Alternative APNs	`03 13 G11NW1A 021 003 A` `B641799003165 1`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,701 sqft Base Area
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,501 sqft
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	B641799003165 1
Street Address	717 16TH AVE
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18018-3405
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT
Legal Description	LOTS: 003, A
Legal Subdivision	HOWARD
Legal Block	21
Legal Lot Number	3 A A
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	9300

Owner

717 16th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	717 16TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3405
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 24, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018027707
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2018
Property Address	717 16TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3405
Document Number	0000027707
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2018
Instrument	27707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2018
Title Company	STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	717 16TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180183405, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3405

Mortgage

Document Number	27708
Date	Sep 26, 2018
Instrument	27708

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE AMERICA
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 25, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 717 16th Ave was $3,882.

Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Lehigh County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,882.00	$132,000 Land $22,200 Building $109,800
2024	$3,748.00	$132,000 Land $22,200 Building $109,800
2013			$132,000 Land $22,200 Building $109,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 717 16th 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

Wildfire risk around 717 16th Ave is low, with 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 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 624 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	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20