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1540 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1540 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage2,007 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$165,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$2,060.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-29-18-1471
Alternative APNs
  • 19-5307-29-18-1471
  • 19634950
  • 634950

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,007 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area380 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number19634950
Street Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-1313
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionGLENSIDE
Legal Block18
Legal Lot Number8-9
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract200

Owner

Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-29-18-1471

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1313
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA NA
Aug 29, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
EMBRACE HM LOANS
Nov 08, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FULTON BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 29, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 08, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201929303
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1313
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2023
Title CompanyTITLE365 - OMAHA, TITLE365 OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000008779
DateMar 28, 2023
Instrument2023008779
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 18, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateAug 29, 2019
Property Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1313
Document Number0000029303
Instrument DateAug 23, 2019
Instrument29303
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2019
Title CompanySETTLEMENT USA INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,650.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE READING PA 196011313, READING, PA 19601-1313

Mortgage

Document Number29304
DateAug 29, 2019
Instrument29304
Lender
NameEMBRACE HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 28, 2049

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 08, 2018
Property Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1313
Document Number0000039080
Instrument DateOct 09, 2018
Instrument2018039080
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2021
Title CompanyEDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE L

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1540 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1313

Mortgage

Document Number0000039081
DateNov 08, 2018
Instrument2018039081
Lender
NameFULTON BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,060.00 (+6.63%)$73,000 (-) Land $15,800 Building $57,200$15,800 (-78.36%) Land $15,800
2024$1,932.00$73,000 Land $15,800 Building $57,200
1994$73,000 Land $15,800 Building $57,200

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