965 Sumner Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052 Property Records

Lehigh County property record for 965 Sumner Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052

Property Summary

Property Type	Auto Repair, Garage
Details	7,200 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.645 acres (28,080 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$727,500 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$10,123 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Line of Credit May 2026 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`549774670903-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`549774670903-1`
Alternative APNs	`25 G09SW2B 011 009` `A549774670903 1`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	7,200 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Lot Area	28,080 sqft (0.645 acres)
Lot Dimensions	208 ft deep x 135 ft wide
Shed	1 Shed
Lawn Sprinklers	Lawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	965 SUMNER AVE
City	WHITEHALL
State	PA
Zip	18052-6924
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning Code	I
Legal Description	LOTS: 009
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Township / Civil Division	WHITEHALL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	5704

Owner

Source: Lehigh County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	201 HUDSON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-9606
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 12, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIDELITY DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK
May 5, 2026	Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 16, 2021	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 16, 2021	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back LOUIS ORTELLI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202610923
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 15, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0007302200
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Aug 12, 2026
Property Address	965 SUMNER AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-6924
Document Number	0000021438
Instrument Date	Aug 6, 2026
Instrument	202621438
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2026
Title Company	JODA ABSTRACT LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021438,
Date	Aug 12, 2026
Instrument	202621438

Lender

Name	FIDELITY DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	6.49%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	May 5, 2026
Property Address	965 SUMNER AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-6924
Document Number	0000010923
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2026
Instrument	2026.10923
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$734,775.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership
Address	201 HUDSON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-9606

April 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	965 SUMNER AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-6924
Document Number	2021016839
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	2021016839
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$4,860.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	965 SUMNER AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-6924

April 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEHIGH PA
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	965 SUMNER AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-6924
Document Number	2021016838
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	2021016838
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021
Title Company	LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LIMITED, LIGHTHOUSE ABSTRACT LTD

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$540.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	965 SUMNER AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-6924

Mortgage

Document Number	2021016840
Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	2021016840

Lender

Name	LOUIS ORTELLI
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	141 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lehigh County
County Subdivision	Whitehall Township
Unified School District	Whitehall-Coplay School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,123.00 (+10.16%)	$324,300 (-) Land $46,400 Building $277,900
2024	$9,189.00	$324,300 Land $46,400 Building $277,900
2013			$324,300 Land $46,400 Building $277,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 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.

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	WHITEHALL TWP AUTHORITY serves 13,063 people · EPA ID PA3390081
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	4 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	None 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 1,187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV Cable	1,000 / 40

May also be available: AT&T, Lehigh WiFi, T-Mobile.

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