Montgomery County property record for 178 W Branch Rd, Barto, PA 19504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,785 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 1.47 acres (64,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-00-07696-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 32-00-07696-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,785 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 64,251 sqft |
| Lot Width | 190 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 178 W BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BARTO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19504-9225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 190 X IRR 64251 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 2109-30 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLASS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 208201 |
178 W Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201384771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5884 / 1069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Document Number | 0161181980 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 16118/1980 |
| Instrument | 2025050004 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 315 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Document Number | 0155272542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15527/2542 |
| Instrument | 2022025966 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 W BRANCH RD, BARTO, PA 19504-9225 |
| Document Number | 0158690176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15869/176 |
| Instrument | 2024008343 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 334 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 W Branch Rd was $5,479.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery County |
| County Subdivision | Douglass Township |
| Unified School District | Boyertown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,479.00 | $130,010 | $130,010 |
| 2025 | $5,479.00 | ||
| 2024 | $130,010 (-) Land $41,150 Building $88,860 | ||
| 2023 | $5,134.00 (+5.16%) | $130,010 Land $41,150 Building $88,860 | |
| 2022 | $4,882.00 | ||
| 1998 | $130,010 Land $41,150 Building $88,860 | ||
| 1996 | $130,010 Land $41,150 Building $88,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 W Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 178 W Branch Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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