879 Laurel Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 879 Laurel Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,219 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.36 acres (15,725 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$182,000 (Oct 1996)
Tax Bill	$1,110 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4963-09-3208-4393`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4963-09-3208-4393`
Alternative APN	`M6SE2 3 21 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,219 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	750 sqft
Finished Basement	750 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Other
Lot Area	15,725 sqft (0.36 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	879 LAUREL DR
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-1906
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Subdivision	WHISPERING ACRES
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1020
Census Tract	10200

Owner

879 Laurel Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1996.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	879 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1906
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PSECU
Jun 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PSE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	9961113591
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	879 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1906
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 21, 2022
Title Company	RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005698
Date	Feb 10, 2022
Book Page	2022-1/50047
Instrument	2022005698

Lender

Name	PSECU
Type	Credit Union
Address	HARRISBURG, PA 17106

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Property Address	879 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1906
Document Number	0000017024
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2020
Title Company	RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	879 LAUREL DR BETHLEHEM PA 180171906, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1906

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017024
Date	Jul 7, 2020
Book Page	000001/148502
Instrument	17024

Lender

Name	PSE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	HARRISBURG, PA 17106-7013

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 6, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 879 Laurel Dr was $1,110.

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	$1,110.00	$102,800 Land $29,100 Building $73,700
2024	$9,086.00	$102,800 Land $29,100 Building $73,700
1995			$205,600 Land $58,200 Building $147,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 879 Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (2004–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 7
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 3 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 879 Laurel Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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.

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 270 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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