Northampton County property record for 978 Rainbow Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,278 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4962-09-3116-1429 |
| Primary APN | 4962-09-3116-1429 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,460 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,278 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 978 RAINBOW DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-2334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1S |
| Legal Description | DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHWOOD ESTATES SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 17704 |
The current owner of 978 Rainbow Dr bought it in July 2001.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 RAINBOW DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 01-1126441 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2001-1 / 126441 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Rainbow Dr was $918.
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 | $918.00 | $85,000 Land $20,400 Building $64,600 | |
| 2024 | $6,196.00 | $85,000 Land $20,400 Building $64,600 | |
| 1995 | $170,000 Land $40,800 Building $129,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 978 Rainbow Dr 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 978 Rainbow 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 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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