Berks County property record for 559 Forgedale Rd, Barto, PA 19504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,848 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 55.4 acres (2,416,709 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,252 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5399-01-29-6654 |
| Primary APN | 5399-01-29-6654 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,848 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,416,709 sqft |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 89009520 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 FORGEDALE RD |
| City | BARTO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19504-8805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FORGEDALE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 13302 |
559 Forgedale Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 FORGEDALE RD, BARTO, PA 19504-8805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200169170 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3442 / 1887 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 559 FORGEDALE RD, BARTO, PA 19504-8805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000031075 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025031075 |
| Name | AMBLER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 155 E BUTLER AVE, AMBLER, PA 19002 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 559 Forgedale Rd was $2,252 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Unified School District | Boyertown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,252.00 Homeowner's exemption | $196,500 Land $40,500 Building $156,000 | $226,700 Land $226,700 |
| 2024 | $2,121.00 | $196,500 Land $40,500 Building $156,000 | |
| 1994 | $196,500 Land $40,500 Building $156,000 |
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 559 Forgedale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
Wildfire risk around 559 Forgedale 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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