Berks County property record for 1409 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,015 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-17-11-7479 |
| Primary APN | 5306-17-11-7479 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18444975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1409 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96-97 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
1409 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1409 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202156197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1409 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1539 |
| Document Number | 0000056197 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SAFEGUARD PROPERTY TRANSFER INC, SAFEGUARD PROP TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1409 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1539 |
| Document Number | 0000056198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056198 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1409 Lancaster Ave was $2,015.
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 | $2,015.00 | $71,400 Land $28,500 Building $42,900 | $28,500 Land $28,500 |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 | $71,400 Land $28,500 Building $42,900 | |
| 1994 | $71,400 Land $28,500 Building $42,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1409 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.
Wildfire risk around 1409 Lancaster 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 | 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 | 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 544 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: AT&T.
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