Lehigh County property record for 157 S 15th St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,047 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549401529260-1 |
| Primary APN | 549401529260-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 07 K09SW4 001 006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 S 15TH ST |
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-L |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 006 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
157 S 15th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 S 15TH ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 S 15th St was $8,047.
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 | $8,047.00 | $221,900 Land $52,400 Building $169,500 | |
| 2024 | $7,159.00 | $221,900 Land $52,400 Building $169,500 | |
| 2013 | $221,900 Land $52,400 Building $169,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 S 15th St 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 157 S 15th St 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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