856 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 856 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3,620 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$259,900 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$7,955 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale
Jun 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-00-14284-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-00-14284-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 16091 012

Interior

Building Area3,620 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Lot Area8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Width60 ft Width
View / LotSecondary Business Strip

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 HIGH ST
CityNORRISTOWN
StatePA
Zip19401-4010
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeOR
Legal DescriptionASSESSOR BLOCK-UNIT NUMBER 91-12
Legal Block91
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Township / Civil DivisionPOTTSTOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract208802

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the High Street Historic District
listed 1992 · 125 contributing resources · NRIS 91001756

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address860 BEECH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5700
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 5, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
HEARTLAND ABSTRACT INC
Jun 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FLEETWOOD BK
Jun 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FLEETWOOD BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211364
Deed Book / Page6208 / 948
Prior Transfer DateFeb 17, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000003575
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Recording DateJan 5, 2021
Property Address856 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5855
Document Number0062080948
Book / Page006208 / 000948
Instrument DateNov 23, 2020
Instrument1364
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 11, 2021
Title CompanyHEARTLAND ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,599.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address856 HIGH ST POTTSTOWN PA 19464, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Property Address856 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5855
Document Number0143602865
Book / Page014360 / 002865
Instrument DateJun 13, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address318 ANVIL DR DOUGLASSVILLE PA 195189630, DOUGLASSVILLE, PA 19518-9630

Mortgage

Document Number0143602865
DateJun 23, 2017
Book Page014360/002865
Instrument45656
Lender
NameFLEETWOOD BK
TypeBank
AddressFLEETWOOD, PA 19522
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJun 22, 2022

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Property Address856 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5855
Document Number0143612821
Book / Page014361 / 002821
Instrument DateJun 13, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address318 ANVIL DR DOUGLASSVILLE PA 195189630, DOUGLASSVILLE, PA 19518-9630

Mortgage

Document Number0143612821
DateJun 26, 2017
Book Page014361/002821
Instrument46105
Lender
NameFLEETWOOD BK
TypeBank
AddressFLEETWOOD, PA 19522
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJun 25, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery County
MunicipalityPottstown Borough
Unified School DistrictPottstown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,955.00$121,520 (-)$121,520 (-)
2025$7,955.00 (+6.66%)
2024$121,520 (-)
2023$7,458.00 (+1.37%)$121,520
2022$7,357.00
1998$121,520 (-)
1996$121,520

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (1978–2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 11
Most Recent ClaimAug 2009 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 5 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPOTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH
serves 36,000 people · EPA ID PA1460037
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 650 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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