Northampton County property record for 856 Merrivale Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,567 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,852 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,047 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4962-09-3618-9594 |
| Primary APN | 4962-09-3618-9594 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,567 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,852 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 856 MERRIVALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-2327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1S |
| Legal Description | DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTO |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 17704 |
856 Merrivale Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2005.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 MERRIVALE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 05-1159586 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 856 Merrivale Rd was $1,047.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,047.00 | $97,000 Land $28,000 Building $69,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,071.00 | $97,000 Land $28,000 Building $69,000 | |
| 1995 | $194,000 Land $56,000 Building $138,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Merrivale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 856 Merrivale Rd is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 137 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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