Lehigh County property record for 720 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (Jan 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $4,587 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642749900596-1 |
| Primary APN | 642749900596-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,424 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B642749900596 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 1ST AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-3601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 005 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
720 1st Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1986.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 1ST AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0013671057 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 720 1st Ave was $4,587.
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 | $4,587.00 | $156,000 Land $28,800 Building $127,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,430.00 | $156,000 Land $28,800 Building $127,200 | |
| 2013 | $156,000 Land $28,800 Building $127,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 units insured incl. 14 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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 risk around 720 1st 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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 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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