Montgomery County property record for 557 E Howard St, Pottstown, PA 19464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,345 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,683 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-00-02689-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 64-00-02689-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 2,345 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 557 E HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | POTTSTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19464-6505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | L PT 167 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 167 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST POTTSGROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 209202 |
557 E Howard St is held in a trust since January 2005.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1649 N VALLEY RD, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-2443 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20059923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5540 / 2330 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055340506 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 E Howard St was $2,683.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery County |
| County Subdivision | West Pottsgrove Township |
| Unified School District | Pottsgrove School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,683.00 | $51,390 (-) | $51,390 (-) |
| 2025 | $2,683.00 (+8.71%) | $51,390 (-) | $51,390 |
| 2024 | $2,468.00 | $51,390 (-) | |
| 2023 | $2,468.00 (+3.26%) | $51,390 | |
| 2022 | $2,390.00 | ||
| 1998 | $51,390 | ||
| 1996 | $51,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 E Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · 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 557 E Howard 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 | None beyond 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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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