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538 RIDGE ST

EMMAUS, PA 18049
0
Baths
7,192 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$41,930 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,156,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$128,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,028,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,156,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,156,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyLehigh
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18049These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,284 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

538 Ridge St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Emmaus 18049

How it measures up in Emmaus 18049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emmaus 18049.

Living area7,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,696 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 538 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmmaus 18049Lehigh County
Living areabigger than7,192 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac76% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than198776% of homes70% of homes

About 538 Ridge St

When did 538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA last sell?

538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA last sold on Aug 1, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA built?

538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA?

538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Emmaus High School (high), rated A; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA compare to other homes in Emmaus 18049?

Among the 6,715 homes in Emmaus 18049, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,192 ft² against a typical 1,696 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1987 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA was $41,930. The county assessed it at $1,156,200.

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