Lehigh County property record for 23 Elm St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,077 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549468359807-1 |
| Primary APN | 549468359807-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D549468359807 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 ELM ST |
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-2911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-L |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 004 |
| Legal Subdivision | KLINE TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
23 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 23 ELM ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021043493 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 23 ELM ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2911 |
| Document Number | 2021043493 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 23 ELM ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2911 |
| Document Number | 2021043494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043494 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23 ELM ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000033312 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 23 ELM ST EMMAUS PA 180492911, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2911 |
| Document Number | 33313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33313 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2049 |
| Document Number | 33314, |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33314 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 N FRNT ST |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Elm St was $5,077.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Municipality | Emmaus Borough |
| Unified School District | East Penn School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,077.00 | $140,000 Land $29,000 Building $111,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,517.00 | $140,000 Land $29,000 Building $111,000 | |
| 2013 | $140,000 Land $29,000 Building $111,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Elm St 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 3, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · 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 23 Elm 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EMMAUS BOROUGH PUBLIC WATER serves 14,000 people · EPA ID PA3390032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Jun 2024 |
| 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 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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