1526 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1526 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$40,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$914 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5316-31-38-5125

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5316-31-38-5125
Alternative APNs
  • 16-5316-31-38-5125
  • 16589575
  • 589575

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,477 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number16589575
Street Address1526 PERKIOMEN AVE
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19602-2221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block38
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract2002

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1048 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2210
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20215708
Prior Transfer DateJun 16, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000031989
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateFeb 9, 2021
Property Address1526 PERKIOMEN AVE, READING, PA 19602-2221
Document Number0000005708
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument2021005708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyCONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1048 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2210

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$914.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption$32,400 (-) Land $18,900 Building $13,500$18,900 (-41.67%) Land $18,900
2024$857.00$32,400 Land $18,900 Building $13,500
1994$32,400 Land $18,900 Building $13,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,753 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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