Lehigh County property record for 1517 Shimerville Rd, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.739 acres (32,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $307,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,709 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549410136766-1 |
| Primary APN | 549410136766-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,047 sqft Base Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 32,223 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 158 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 07 K09SW4 014 005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1517 SHIMERVILLE RD |
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-3527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-L |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 005 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHAFFER-HTS |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
1517 Shimerville Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1517 SHIMERVILLE RD, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023005702 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1517 SHIMERVILLE RD, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3527 |
| Document Number | 0000005702 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,075.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1517 SHIMERVILLE RD, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3527 |
| Document Number | 0000005703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005703 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1517 Shimerville Rd was $6,709.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Municipality | Emmaus Borough |
| Unified School District | East Penn School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,709.00 | $185,000 Land $35,600 Building $149,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,969.00 | $185,000 Land $35,600 Building $149,400 | |
| 2013 | $185,000 Land $35,600 Building $149,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 Shimerville Rd 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 November 3, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, 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 1517 Shimerville 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 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 | EMMAUS BOROUGH PUBLIC WATER serves 14,000 people · EPA ID PA3390032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Jun 2024 |
| 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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 |
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