Bucks County property record for 253 Emerald Dr, Yardley, PA 19067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,776 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,741 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-065-293 |
| Primary APN | 20-065-293 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 EMERALD DR |
|---|---|
| City | YARDLEY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19067-5740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | YARDLEY OAKS PHASE I LOT# 28 90X150 EMERALD DR 253 |
| Legal Subdivision | YARDLEY OAKS PHASE I |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER MAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 105511 |
253 Emerald Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1998.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 EMERALD DR, YARDLEY, PA 19067-5740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199866721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1629 / 782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Emerald Dr was $11,741, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Makefield Township |
| Unified School District | Pennsbury School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,240 Land $10,400 Building $36,840 | ||
| 2025 | $11,741.00 (+4.97%) | ||
| 2024 | $11,185.00 | $47,240 Land $10,400 Building $36,840 | |
| 1972 | $647,120 Land $142,465 Building $504,655 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 253 Emerald Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1996 · Flooding, Severe Storms |
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 253 Emerald Dr is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PA AMERICAN WATER CO YARDLEY private · serves 33,171 people · EPA ID PA1090074 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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