Lehigh County property record for 551 E Berger St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,052 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549562804186-1 |
| Primary APN | 549562804186-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,778 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 | 7,598 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 50.1 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B549562804186 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 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: 007 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENWYCK TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
The current owner of 551 E Berger St acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007235039 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007249325 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 551 E Berger St was $6,052.
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 | $6,052.00 | $166,900 Land $27,900 Building $139,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,385.00 | $166,900 Land $27,900 Building $139,000 | |
| 2013 | $166,900 Land $27,900 Building $139,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 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 551 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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