897 Briarstone Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 897 Briarstone Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.075 acres (3,267 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$138,500 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$497 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4962-13-1716-3766`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4962-13-1716-3766`
Alternative APN	`M6SW4 10 2 0214`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,366 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,267 sqft (0.075 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	231 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	897 BRIARSTONE RD
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-2310
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1S
Legal Description	DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Legal Subdivision	STONES XING PH 1
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	HANOVER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1026
Census Tract	17704

Owner

897 Briarstone Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	897 BRIARSTONE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2310
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	18-1228421
Deed Book / Page	2018-1 / 228421
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Oct 25, 2018
Property Address	897 BRIARSTONE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2310
Document Number	0000028731
Book / Page	2018-1 / 228421
Map Reference	VOL 86 PG 169
Instrument Date	Oct 16, 2018
Instrument	2018028731
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	PRIDE ABSTRACT LAFAYETTE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	897 BRIARSTONE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2310

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028732
Date	Oct 25, 2018
Instrument	2018028732

Lender

Name	TD BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 897 Briarstone Rd was $497.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Northampton County
County Subdivision	Hanover Township
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$497.00	$46,100 Land $10,000 Building $36,100
2024	$3,360.00	$46,100 Land $10,000 Building $36,100
1995			$92,200 Land $20,000 Building $72,200

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 897 Briarstone Rd 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

Wildfire risk around 897 Briarstone 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 202 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 Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20