Montgomery County property record for 1617 Sylvan Dr, Blue Bell, PA 19422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,730 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,115 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-00-07279-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 66-00-07279-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,730 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,830 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 510 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BLUE BELL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19422-3556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | L 302 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON SQUARE HEIGHTS SEC H |
| Legal Block | 1E |
| Legal Lot Number | 302 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITPAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 203203 |
1617 Sylvan Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Agreement of Sale, Transfer |
| Mar 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202641350 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6445 / 484 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0000041350 |
| Book / Page | 6445 / 484 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | GREATER MONTGOMERY SETTLEMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0000041351, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641351 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Agreement of Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0000021996 |
| Book / Page | 6435 / 2003 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.21996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $434,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0144990494 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR BLUE BELL PA 194223556, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0144990494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014499/000494 |
| Instrument | 19802 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1617 Sylvan Dr was $5,115.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery County |
| County Subdivision | Whitpain Township |
| Unified School District | Wissahickon School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,115.00 | $143,860 (-) | $143,860 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,115.00 (+12.64%) | $143,860 (-) Land $50,260 Building $93,600 | $143,860 Land $50,260 Building $93,600 |
| 2024 | $4,541.00 | $143,860 (-) Land $50,260 Building $93,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,541.00 (+4.25%) | $143,860 Land $50,260 Building $93,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,356.00 | ||
| 1998 | $143,860 Land $50,260 Building $93,600 | ||
| 1996 | $143,860 Land $50,260 Building $93,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1617 Sylvan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 risk around 1617 Sylvan 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 | PA AMERICAN NORRISTOWN private · serves 88,885 people · EPA ID PA1460046 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 391 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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