5540 German Rd is a 2,308 square foot house on a 81.8 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Emmaus data, we estimate the home's value is $1,111,869.
Single-familyProperty Type
1825Year Built
81.8 acresLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,111,869
$28K since July
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This home's estimate is 153.7% higher than the average sale price ($438K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,028 (+3.3%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2025
$5,836 (+4.6%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2024
$5,578 (+2.1%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2023
$5,465 (+2.5%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2022
$5,334 (+2.2%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2021
$5,219 (+1.0%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2020
$5,169 (+0.6%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2019
$5,137 (+2.6%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2018
$5,005 (+1.8%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2017
$4,916 (−63.7%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2015
$13,553
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
Tax history for 5540 German Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,028 (+3.3%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2025
$5,836 (+4.6%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2024
$5,578 (+2.1%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2023
$5,465 (+2.5%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2022
$5,334 (+2.2%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2021
$5,219 (+1.0%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2020
$5,169 (+0.6%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2019
$5,137 (+2.6%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2018
$5,005 (+1.8%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2017
$4,916 (−63.7%)
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
2015
$13,553
$627,500 + $133,300
$760,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-A
Rural Residential District
To provide for rural types of development at a low overall density. To avoid conflicts with agricultural uses and recognize sewage limitations. To protect the water quality and habitats along creeks, and promote ground water recharge. To provide incentives and a certain amount of flexibility in lot layout through a conservation/open space development option so that development can be clustered on the most suitable portions of a tract of land, while avoiding overly intense development
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Stucco
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ACT 319P
Living Sq. Ft: 2,308
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 832
# of Stories: 2.5
Stories Type: 2 1/2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,563,208
Legal Lot Number: 319
Legal Block Number: 15
Municipality Name: UPPER MILFORD TWP
Acres: 81.8
Zoning Code: R-A
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY - DETACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: UPPER MILFORD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 81.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1825
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549301313994 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Macungie El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Eyer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Emmaus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Emmaus, PA • 18049
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.28M
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