Northampton County property record for 987 Rainbow Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,155 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $909 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4962-09-3014-5450 |
| Primary APN | 4962-09-3014-5450 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,324 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 568 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 987 RAINBOW DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-2336 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 17704 |
987 Rainbow Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 987 RAINBOW DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994670064 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 987 Rainbow Dr was $909.
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 | $909.00 | $84,200 Land $22,000 Building $62,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,138.00 | $84,200 Land $22,000 Building $62,200 | |
| 1995 | $168,400 Land $44,000 Building $124,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 987 Rainbow Dr 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 risk around 987 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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