Somerset County property record for 197 High St, Berlin, PA 15530
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,544 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 16.7 acres (728,323 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,467 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S08-009-143-002 |
| Primary APN | S08-009-143-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,544 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 728,323 sqft (16.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 080043980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 HIGH ST |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15530-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 16.72 A 2 STY VINYL DWG BARN SHEDS |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROTHERSVALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
197 High St, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2010.
Source: Somerset County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 HIGH ST, BERLIN, PA 15530-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 02196/0833 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Property Address | 197 HIGH ST, BERLIN, PA 15530-1216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ARMOUR SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, ARMOUR SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2888/157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2888/157 |
| Instrument | 2021004478 |
| Name | ANGEL OAK MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 High St was $2,467 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Brothersvalley Township |
| Unified School District | Berlin Brothersvalley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,467.00 (+3.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $45,420 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,381.00 (+4.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $45,420 (-) | |
| 2024 | $2,276.00 (+11.73%) | $45,420 (-) | |
| 2023 | $2,037.00 | $45,420 | |
| 1998 | $90,840 Land $45,040 Building $45,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2019 · 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 Claims | 2 (1996–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2005 · 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 197 High St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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