Northampton County property record for 817 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4763-13-2007-2103 |
| Primary APN | 4763-13-2007-2103 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 817 SHIELDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18015-3625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
817 Shields St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Northampton County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202216454 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 142751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 817 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3625 |
| Document Number | 0000016454 |
| Book / Page | 2022-1 / 142751 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 714 LAUFER ST, 714, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3404 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 817 SHIELDS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-3625 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 817 Shields St was $344.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| 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 | $344.00 | $31,900 Land $11,500 Building $20,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,819.00 | $31,900 Land $11,500 Building $20,400 | |
| 1995 | $63,800 Land $23,000 Building $40,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 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 risk around 817 Shields St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 9 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 |
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