Berks County property record for 1438 Spruce St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,467 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,117 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-06-28-9759 |
| Primary APN | 5316-06-28-9759 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,467 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16650900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1438 SPRUCE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1438 Spruce St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 PEARL ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5010 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201349370 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1438 SPRUCE ST, READING, PA 19602-2140 |
| Document Number | 0000002466 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 602 PEARL ST LANCASTER PA 176035010, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5010 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1438 Spruce St was $1,117.
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 | $1,117.00 | $39,600 Land $15,800 Building $23,800 | $15,800 Land $15,800 |
| 2024 | $1,048.00 | $39,600 Land $15,800 Building $23,800 | |
| 1994 | $39,600 Land $15,800 Building $23,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1438 Spruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1994.
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 | 1 (1994) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1994 · 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 1438 Spruce St 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 1,753 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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