717 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Property Records

Lehigh County property record for 717 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.064 acres (2,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$325,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$4,108 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Sale Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`642739105407-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`642739105407-1`
Alternative APNs	`03 12 G11NW2A 031 003` `A642739105407 1`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,952 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,952 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	2,800 sqft (0.064 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	717 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: 003
Legal Block	31
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
Census Tract	9500

Owner

Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 17, 2025	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer WOODSTONE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, WOODSTONE STLMT SERVICES LLC
Aug 25, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 20, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG
May 2, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202522739
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 13, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	2020021118
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2025
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637
Document Number	0000022739
Instrument Date	Sep 12, 2025
Instrument	2025022739
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	WOODSTONE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, WOODSTONE STLMT SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3,250.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2022
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637
Document Number	0000029696
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2022
Instrument	2022029696
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2022
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, 1ST PATRIOT ABSTRACT OF LEHI

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,750.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029697
Date	Aug 25, 2022
Instrument	2022029697

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2020
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637
Document Number	0000021118
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2020
Instrument	21118
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2020
Title Company	WORLD WIDE LAND TRANSFER INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	717 5TH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180183637, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637

Mortgage

Document Number	21119
Date	Jul 20, 2020
Instrument	21119

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 19, 2050

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	May 2, 2019
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3637
Document Number	0000011351
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2019
Instrument	11351
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2019
Title Company	EVERGREEN SETTLEMENT COMPANY, EVERGREEN SETTLEMENT CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,790.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 STH AVE BETHLEHEM PA 18018, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Mortgage

Document Number	11352
Date	May 2, 2019
Instrument	11352

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE AMERICA
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 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	$4,108.00 (+2.37%)	$139,700 (-) Land $11,500 Building $128,200
2025	$4,013.00 (+1.16%)	$139,700 (-) Land $11,500 Building $128,200
2024	$3,967.00	$139,700 Land $11,500 Building $128,200
2013			$139,700 Land $11,500 Building $128,200

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 · 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.

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 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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