Berks County property record for 1246 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,522 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,152 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-22-29-2769 |
| Primary APN | 5316-22-29-2769 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,522 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 510 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16426400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1246 HILL RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1246 Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Berks County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1246 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2794 / 423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1246 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1328 |
| Document Number | 0000028614 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC-OH |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1246 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1328 |
| Document Number | 0000028614, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628614 |
| Name | BANK TRUST |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1246 Hill Rd was $4,152 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,100 Land $36,000 Building $111,100 | $36,000 Land $36,000 |
| 2024 | $3,894.00 | $147,100 Land $36,000 Building $111,100 | |
| 1994 | $147,100 Land $36,000 Building $111,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1246 Hill Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 1246 Hill Rd 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 |
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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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