Berks County property record for 1537 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,252 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5305-06-48-0957 |
| Primary APN | 5305-06-48-0957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 180 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54024790 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1537 COMMONWEALTH BLVD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE PARK ADD SEC 03 |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 353&3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
1537 Commonwealth Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, READING, PA 19607-2206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200668455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4952 / 136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1537 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, READING, PA 19607-2206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026007289 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 1290, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 17, 2056 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1537 Commonwealth Blvd was $1,252 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Kenhorst Borough |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,252.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,500 (-) Land $33,000 Building $51,500 | $33,000 (-) Land $33,000 |
| 2025 | $1,252.00 (+4.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,500 (-) Land $33,000 Building $51,500 | $33,000 Land $33,000 |
| 2024 | $1,196.00 | $84,500 Land $33,000 Building $51,500 | |
| 1994 | $84,500 Land $33,000 Building $51,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1537 Commonwealth Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · Tropical Storm Allison |
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 1537 Commonwealth Blvd 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 572 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 |
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