Montgomery County property record for 40 E 5th St, Pottstown, PA 19464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,492 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00-09268-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 16-00-09268-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | POTTSTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19464-5222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMHD |
| Legal Description | ASSESSOR BLOCK-UNIT NUMBER 33-45 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | POTTSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 208901 |
40 E 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2014.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1126, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-0433 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201485012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5938 / 2088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Property Address | 40 E 5TH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5222 |
| Document Number | 0146450219 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | LIEN SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 207 LINCOLN ST KENNETT SQUARE PA 193482811, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2811 |
| Document Number | 0146450219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014645/000219 |
| Instrument | 9307 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SVGS FUND SOCIETY F |
|---|---|
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 E 5th St was $4,492.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Pottstown Borough |
| Unified School District | Pottstown School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,492.00 | $68,610 | $68,610 |
| 2025 | $4,492.00 | ||
| 2024 | $68,610 (-) Land $31,120 Building $37,490 | ||
| 2023 | $4,211.00 (+1.37%) | $68,610 Land $31,120 Building $37,490 | |
| 2022 | $4,154.00 | ||
| 1998 | $68,610 Land $31,120 Building $37,490 | ||
| 1996 | $68,610 Land $31,120 Building $37,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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.
The area around 40 E 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | POTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH serves 36,000 people · EPA ID PA1460037 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Windstream.
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