Berks County property record for 1028 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,038 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-18-32-5269 |
| Primary APN | 5306-18-32-5269 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18444175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1028 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
1028 Lancaster Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1915 W VIEW DR, NARVON, PA 17555-9512 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201329422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1028 Lancaster Ave was $2,038.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,038.00 | $72,200 Land $20,700 Building $51,500 | $20,700 Land $20,700 |
| 2024 | $1,911.00 | $72,200 Land $20,700 Building $51,500 | |
| 1994 | $72,200 Land $20,700 Building $51,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1028 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1028 Lancaster Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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