Berks County property record for 1407 Independence Dr, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,991 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,218 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4387-18-40-4455 |
| Primary APN | 4387-18-40-4455 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,991 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,589 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,991 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80213053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1407 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITTFIELD SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10903 |
1407 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1407 INDEPENDENCE DR, READING, PA 19609-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1407 INDEPENDENCE DR, READING, PA 19609-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000002212 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017002212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1407 INDEPENDENCE DR, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1407 Independence Dr was $2,218.
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 | $2,218.00 | $121,700 Land $39,100 Building $82,600 | $39,100 Land $39,100 |
| 2024 | $1,970.00 | $121,700 Land $39,100 Building $82,600 | |
| 1994 | $121,700 Land $39,100 Building $82,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1407 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 1407 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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