Berks County property record for 249 E 5th St, Bernville, PA 19506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,202 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4450-11-65-3963 |
| Primary APN | 4450-11-65-3963 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 29008325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 E 5TH ST |
| City | BERNVILLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19506-9503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
249 E 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1999.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 E 5TH ST, BERNVILLE, PA 19506-9503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3026 / 2233 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 E 5th St was $1,202 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Bernville Borough |
| Unified School District | Tulpehocken Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,800 Land $25,700 Building $56,100 | $25,700 Land $25,700 |
| 2024 | $1,148.00 | $81,800 Land $25,700 Building $56,100 | |
| 1994 | $81,800 Land $25,700 Building $56,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 E 5th 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 February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 249 E 5th 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 | BERNVILLE BOROUGH serves 1,010 people · EPA ID PA3060085 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 288 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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