Northampton County property record for 853 Nicholas St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $511 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4863-09-4420-1619 |
| Primary APN | 4863-09-4420-1619 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,316 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 853 NICHOLAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-5215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | F G RADLEY DEV |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
The current owner of 853 Nicholas St acquired it in June 2007.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 NICHOLAS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000270273 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025866 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 853 NICHOLAS ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5215 |
| Document Number | 0000014016 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | DATA SEARCH INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 853 NICHOLAS ST BETHLEHEM PA 180175215, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5215 |
| Document Number | 0000014016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 000001/110534 |
| Instrument | 14016 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 853 Nicholas St was $511.
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 | $511.00 | $47,400 Land $16,200 Building $31,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,189.00 | $47,400 Land $16,200 Building $31,200 | |
| 1995 | $94,800 Land $32,400 Building $62,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 853 Nicholas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 853 Nicholas 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.
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 580 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.
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