Lehigh County property record for 821 Prospect Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 5,508 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.703 acres (30,652 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642727237255-1 |
| Primary APN | 642727237255-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,508 sqft Base Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 30,652 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 168 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B642727237255 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 821 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-5323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 001 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
821 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Nov 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK/PA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017033150 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 821 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021049547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021049547 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERMITAGE, PA 16148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 821 PROSPECT AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5323 |
| Document Number | 0000033150 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33150 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 821 PROSPECT AVE BETHLEHEM PA 180185323, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-5323 |
| Document Number | 33152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33152 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/PA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERMITAGE, PA 16148 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 821 Prospect Ave was $18,048.
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 | $18,048.00 | $613,700 Land $68,600 Building $545,100 | |
| 2024 | $17,429.00 | $613,700 Land $68,600 Building $545,100 | |
| 2013 | $613,700 Land $68,600 Building $545,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 risk around 821 Prospect Ave 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 | 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 507 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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