Lehigh County property record for 519 E Berger St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,600 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,292 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Second Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549561879798-1 |
| Primary APN | 549561879798-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Base Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,227 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B549561879798 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 519 E BERGER ST |
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-L |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 011 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENWYCK TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
The current owner of 519 E Berger St acquired it in February 2007.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PEOPLE FIRST FCU |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 0016640069 |
| Deed Book / Page | 07 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007399063 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 519 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024002569 |
| Name | PEOPLE FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALLENTOWN, PA 18101 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 519 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3039 |
| Document Number | 0000002991 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 519 E BERGER ST EMMAUS PA 180493039, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3039 |
| Document Number | 0000002991 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2991 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 519 E Berger St was $6,292.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Municipality | Emmaus Borough |
| Unified School District | East Penn School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,292.00 | $173,500 Land $26,600 Building $146,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,598.00 | $173,500 Land $26,600 Building $146,900 | |
| 2013 | $173,500 Land $26,600 Building $146,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 E Berger St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024 · 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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 519 E Berger 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 |
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 | EMMAUS BOROUGH PUBLIC WATER serves 14,000 people · EPA ID PA3390032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Jun 2024 |
| 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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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