Berks County property record for 15 Bare Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $386,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,148 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-20-92-1198 |
| Primary APN | 4396-20-92-1198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39300514 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BARE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FARVIEW |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1071 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMRU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 4396-20-92-1198
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST UNITED CAPITAL |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ANDREW L & JOY L STECKBECK |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RE EQUITY INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202541315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019459 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000041315 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025041315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,860.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000041316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025041316 |
| Name | HOMESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019610 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020019610 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED CAPITAL |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000002804 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021002804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,755.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000002805 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021002805 |
| Name | FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000009133 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9133 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2938 COLUMBIA AVE #1402 LANCASTER PA 176037044, 1402, LANCASTER, PA 17603-7044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000010668 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2938 COLUMBIA AVE #1402 LANCASTER PA 176037044, 1402, LANCASTER, PA 17603-7044 |
| Document Number | 0000010668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10668 |
| Name | ANDREW L & JOY L STECKBECK |
|---|---|
| Address | 2480 CREEK HILL RD, LANCASTER, PA 17601-5904 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000022660 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22660 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2401 NOBLE ST WEST LAWN PA 196091660, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1660 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 15 BARE AVE, READING, PA 19607-1327 |
| Document Number | 0000023190 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1070 RICK RD READING PA 196059300, READING, PA 19605-9300 |
| Document Number | 0000023190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23190 |
| Name | RE EQUITY INVESTMENTS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2401 NOBLE ST, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1660 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Cumru Township |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,148.00 (+11.32%) | $158,500 (-) Land $30,600 Building $127,900 | $30,600 (-80.69%) Land $30,600 |
| 2025 | $2,828.00 (+12.18%) | $158,500 (-) Land $30,600 Building $127,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,521.00 | $158,500 Land $30,600 Building $127,900 | |
| 1994 | $158,500 Land $30,600 Building $127,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks Holding.
Based on FCC filings for 469 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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