Berks County property record for 551 Basket Rd, Oley, PA 19547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.61 acres (200,812 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5339-04-93-2524 |
| Primary APN | 5339-04-93-2524 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 200,812 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
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| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 900 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 76024500 |
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| Street Address | 551 BASKET RD |
| City | OLEY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19547-9246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSCOMBMANOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 13403 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Oley Township Historic District listed 1983 · 505 contributing resources · NRIS 83002218 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
551 Basket Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 BASKET RD, OLEY, PA 19547-9246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110031 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 551 BASKET RD, OLEY, PA 19547-9246 |
| Document Number | 0000010031 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021010031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 551 BASKET RD, OLEY, PA 19547-9246 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Basket Rd was $1,204 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Ruscombmanor Township |
| Unified School District | Oley Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,204.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,500 Land $55,000 Building $51,500 | $55,000 Land $55,000 |
| 2024 | $1,016.00 | $106,500 Land $55,000 Building $51,500 | |
| 1994 | $106,500 Land $55,000 Building $51,500 |
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 551 Basket Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 551 Basket Rd 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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