Montgomery County property record for 252 W 3rd Ave, Trappe, PA 19426
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,579 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,796 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,776 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-01295-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-01295-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,579 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,395 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 41,796 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Lot Width | 393 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 330 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 W 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TRAPPE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19426-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ASSESSOR BLOCK-UNIT NUMBER 1-53 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY FUGO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAPPE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 206400 |
Source: Montgomery County records · APN 23-00-01295-00-5
Assessment roll updated June 1, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 W 3RD AVE, TRAPPE, PA 19426-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERCK SHARP & DOHME FCU |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MERCK SHARP & DOHME FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 08, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002937 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 252 W 3RD AVE, TRAPPE, PA 19426-2212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01523302252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15233/02252 |
| Instrument | 2021046117 |
| Name | MERCK SHARP & DOHME FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 252 W 3RD AVE, TRAPPE, PA 19426-2212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0157272226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15727/2226 |
| Instrument | 2023009877 |
| Name | MERCK SHARP & DOHME FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHALFONT, PA 18914 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2033 |
Source: Montgomery County records · Assessment roll updated June 1, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Trappe Borough |
| Unified School District | Perkiomen Valley School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,776.00 | $209,690 (-) | $209,690 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,776.00 (+10.91%) | ||
| 2024 | $209,690 (-) Land $58,220 Building $151,470 | ||
| 2023 | $8,814.00 (+2.41%) | $209,690 Land $58,220 Building $151,470 | |
| 2022 | $8,607.00 | ||
| 1998 | $209,690 (-) Land $58,220 Building $151,470 | ||
| 1996 | $209,690 Land $58,220 Building $151,470 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 6, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 61 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 61 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 155 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | COLLEGEVILLE TRAPPE JOINT PWD serves 8,470 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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