Montgomery County property record for 1697 Sylvan Dr, Blue Bell, PA 19422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,737 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Aug 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $7,029 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-00-07309-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 66-00-07309-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,737 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,837 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 | 19,146 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 164 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1697 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 292 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY WASHINGTON SQUARE HEIGHTS INC |
| Legal Block | 1E |
| Legal Lot Number | 292 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITPAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 203203 |
1697 Sylvan Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1987.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1697 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRYN MAWR TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4846 / 1935 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 1697 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1697 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0157710772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15771/772 |
| Instrument | 2023030374 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 1697 SYLVAN DR, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0143691280 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1697 SYLVAN DR BLUE BELL PA 194223556, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-3556 |
| Document Number | 0143691280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014369/001280 |
| Instrument | 49570 |
| Name | BRYN MAWR TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRYN MAWR, PA 19010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1697 Sylvan Dr was $7,029.
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 | $7,029.00 | $197,680 | $197,680 |
| 2025 | $7,029.00 | ||
| 2024 | $197,680 (-) Land $55,190 Building $142,490 | ||
| 2023 | $6,240.00 (+4.24%) | $197,680 Land $55,190 Building $142,490 | |
| 2022 | $5,986.00 | ||
| 1998 | $197,680 Land $55,190 Building $142,490 | ||
| 1996 | $197,680 Land $55,190 Building $142,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1697 Sylvan Dr 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 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| 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 1697 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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