Montgomery County property record for 1657 Sylvan Dr, Blue Bell, PA 19422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,010 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,163 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-00-07294-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 66-00-07294-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,010 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,110 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1657 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 297 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON SQUARE HEIGHTS PROP SEC H |
| Legal Block | 1E |
| Legal Lot Number | 297 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITPAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 203203 |
1657 Sylvan Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1657 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201723181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6038 / 2308 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1657 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0060382308 |
| Book / Page | 06038 / 2308 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017023181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,250.00 |
| 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 | 1657 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1657 Sylvan Dr was $5,163.
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 | $5,163.00 | $145,220 | $145,220 |
| 2025 | $5,163.00 | ||
| 2024 | $145,220 (-) Land $50,260 Building $94,960 | ||
| 2023 | $4,585.00 (+4.28%) | $145,220 Land $50,260 Building $94,960 | |
| 2022 | $4,397.00 | ||
| 1998 | $145,220 Land $50,260 Building $94,960 | ||
| 1996 | $145,220 Land $50,260 Building $94,960 |
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 1657 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 1657 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 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 | 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 161 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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