Berks County property record for 1303 Independence Dr, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,557 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,517 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4387-18-40-9390 |
| Primary APN | 4387-18-40-9390 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,557 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,187 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,557 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80213026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1303 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITFIELD SEC #III |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10903 |
1303 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1303 INDEPENDENCE DR, READING, PA 19609-1021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201255346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1303 INDEPENDENCE DR, READING, PA 19609-1021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1303 INDEPENDENCE DR, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1021 |
| Document Number | 0000004287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024004287 |
| Name | RIVERFRONT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1303 Independence Dr was $2,517 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Spring Township |
| Unified School District | Wilson School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,517.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,200 Land $35,700 Building $102,500 | $35,700 Land $35,700 |
| 2024 | $2,244.00 | $138,200 Land $35,700 Building $102,500 | |
| 1994 | $138,200 Land $35,700 Building $102,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1303 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 1303 Independence Dr is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | PAW PENN DISTRICT private · serves 28,508 people · EPA ID PA3060069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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