Berks County property record for 126 Gerald Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,678 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4385-12-97-2093 |
| Primary APN | 4385-12-97-2093 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 345 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39084555 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 GERALD AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ROLLING HILLS SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMRU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 11602 |
126 Gerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 GERALD AVE, READING, PA 19607-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200831769 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5375 / 1738 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Gerald Ave was $1,678.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Cumru Township |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,678.00 | $84,500 Land $31,500 Building $53,000 | $31,500 Land $31,500 |
| 2024 | $1,344.00 | $84,500 Land $31,500 Building $53,000 | |
| 1994 | $84,500 Land $31,500 Building $53,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Gerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · 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 126 Gerald Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH serves 13,300 people · EPA ID PA3060067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Dec 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 262 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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