Lehigh County property record for 655 Walnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,040 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549445129254-1 |
| Primary APN | 549445129254-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D549445129254 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 655 WALNUT ST |
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-M |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 042 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
655 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 WALNUT ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 655 Walnut St was $5,040.
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 | $5,040.00 | $139,000 Land $12,700 Building $126,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,484.00 | $139,000 Land $12,700 Building $126,300 | |
| 2013 | $139,000 Land $12,700 Building $126,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 Walnut 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 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 Claims | 3 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1982 · 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 655 Walnut 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 | 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 731 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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