Northampton County property record for 720 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,788 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4763-09-2507-9513 |
| Primary APN | 4763-09-2507-9513 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,788 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 SHIELDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-3624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 24-1106727 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024-1 / 106727 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 720 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624 |
| Document Number | 0000011629 |
| Book / Page | 2023-1 / 100984 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023011629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,175.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1535 W FAIRMONT ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102-1022 |
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 | $299.00 (-87.79%) | $27,700 (-) Land $9,100 Building $18,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,448.00 | $27,700 Land $9,100 Building $18,600 | |
| 1995 | $55,400 Land $18,200 Building $37,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,129 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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