Lehigh County property record for 9 E Berger St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,572 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,692 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit May 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549459393083-1 |
| Primary APN | 549459393083-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,994 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 9 E BERGER ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-L |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 003 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
9 E Berger St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MEMBERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| May 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202219322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000012763 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000012763, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612763 |
| Name | MEMBERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000019322 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 E BERGER ST, 9, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000019323 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019323 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021042898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042898 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 249 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 9 E BERGER ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000013598 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 E BERGER ST EMMAUS PA 180492805, EMMAUS, PA 18049-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000013598 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13598 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 264 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9 E Berger St was $4,692.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 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 | $4,692.00 | $129,400 Land $20,800 Building $108,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,175.00 | $129,400 Land $20,800 Building $108,600 | |
| 2013 | $129,400 Land $20,800 Building $108,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 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 9 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 355 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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