738 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 738 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,619 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$90,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$348 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4763-13-2306-7280`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4763-13-2306-7280`
Alternative APN	`P6SE3A 6 2 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,368 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	5,619 sqft (0.128 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	738 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 Subdivision	EAST BY RDG STREET
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	11200

Owner

738 Shields St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	738 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 2, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 31, 2018	Deed with Mortgage, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ESSA BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 13, 2009
Deed Document Number	18-1275569
Deed Book / Page	2018-1 / 275569
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	738 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2023
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004380
Date	Mar 2, 2023
Book Page	2023-1/37393
Instrument	2023004380

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2053

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	738 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000030940
Date	Jul 30, 2021
Book Page	2021-1/276732
Instrument	2021030940

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

December 2018: Deed with Mortgage, Transfer

Document Type	Deed with Mortgage
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2018
Property Address	738 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624
Document Number	0000034643
Book / Page	000001 / 275573
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2018
Instrument	34643
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2019
Title Company	LEGACY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$900.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	738 SHIELDS ST BETHLEHEM PA 180153624, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3624

Mortgage

Document Number	34644
Date	Dec 31, 2018
Book Page	000001/275573
Instrument	34644

Lender

Name	ESSA BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	STROUDSBURG, PA 18360-0160

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 738 Shields St was $348.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$348.00	$32,300 Land $8,200 Building $24,100
2024	$2,855.00	$32,300 Land $8,200 Building $24,100
1995			$64,600 Land $16,400 Building $48,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 738 Shields St 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

The area around 738 Shields St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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.

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 1,129 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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