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257 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 257 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details5,220 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.048 acres (2,100 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$6,179 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Line of Credit
May 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-00-14824-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-00-14824-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 16001 032

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area5,220 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Lot Area2,100 sqft (0.048 acres)
Lot Dimensions15 ft deep x 140 ft wide
View / LotCentral Business

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address257 E HIGH ST
CityPOTTSTOWN
StatePA
Zip19464-5880
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeD
Legal DescriptionASSESSOR BLOCK-UNIT NUMBER 1-32
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number824
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Township / Civil DivisionPOTTSTOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract208904

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Old Pottstown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1991 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 91001715

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address7319 CHESTNUT AVE, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027-3217
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TRUMARK FINANCIAL CU
May 26, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
VIRGINIA BURTNICK ETAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 26, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 23, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202258851
Deed Book / Page6284 / 1286
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Property Address257 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5880
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2024
Title CompanyORION ABSTRACT, HORIZON ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address211 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5535

Mortgage

Document Number0157871807
DateJul 20, 2023
Book Page15787/1807
Instrument2023037866
Lender
NameTRUMARK FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Recording DateMay 26, 2022
Property Address257 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5880
Document Number0062841286
Book / Page6284 / 1286
Instrument DateMay 2, 2022
Instrument2022058851
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2024
Title CompanyHORIZON ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7319 CHESTNUT AVE, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027-3217

Mortgage

Document Number0155990241
DateMay 26, 2022
Book Page15599/241
Instrument2022058852
Lender
NameVIRGINIA BURTNICK ETAL
TypePrivate Party
Address529 IDLEWILD CIR, MEDIA, PA 19063
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueMay 2, 2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery County
MunicipalityPottstown Borough
Unified School DistrictPottstown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,179.00$94,380 (-)$94,380 (-)
2025$6,179.00 (+6.66%)$94,380 (-)$94,380 (-)
2024$5,793.00$94,380 (-)
2023$5,793.00 (+1.38%)$94,380
2022$5,714.00
1998$94,380 (-)
1996$94,380

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–1982)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1982 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPOTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH
serves 36,000 people · EPA ID PA1460037
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 812 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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