Montgomery County property record for 538 Cherry St, Norristown, PA 19401
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,900 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,233 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00-07688-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 13-00-07688-00-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 603 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,106 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 18 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 538 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORRISTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19401-4743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TR |
| Legal Description | ASSESSOR BLOCK-UNIT NUMBER 16-27 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORRISTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 203901 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Norristown Historic District listed 1984 · NRIS 84000321 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
538 Cherry St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021141886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6259 / 2387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4743 |
| Document Number | 00625902387 |
| Book / Page | 6259 / 02387 |
| Map Reference | DB5278 PG1673 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021141886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Title Company | GERMANTOWN TITLE COMPANY, GERMANTOWN TITLE COM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,749.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 CHERRY ST, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4743 |
| Document Number | 2021141887154650231 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021141887154650231 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Cherry St was $2,233.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Norristown Borough |
| Unified School District | Norristown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,233.00 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| 2025 | $2,233.00 | ||
| 2024 | $35,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $15,000 | ||
| 2023 | $2,149.00 (+0.94%) | $35,000 Land $20,000 Building $15,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,129.00 | ||
| 1998 | $35,000 Land $20,000 Building $15,000 | ||
| 1996 | $35,000 Land $20,000 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 538 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1984 · 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.
The area around 538 Cherry 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 |
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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 NORRISTOWN private · serves 88,885 people · EPA ID PA1460046 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 1,366 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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