Berks County property record for 16 High St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,787 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5326-05-08-7944 |
| Primary APN | 5326-05-08-7944 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 23139700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 HIGH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNSIDE EAST ADD |
| Legal Block | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 217 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER ALSACE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
16 High St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2011.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 INSPIRATION BLVD, READING, PA 19607-9561 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20118085 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006912 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 High St was $1,787.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Alsace Township |
| Unified School District | Antietam School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,787.00 | $80,700 Land $27,200 Building $53,500 | $27,200 Land $27,200 |
| 2024 | $1,608.00 | $80,700 Land $27,200 Building $53,500 | |
| 1994 | $80,700 Land $27,200 Building $53,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · 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 16 High 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 480 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 |
May also be available: Service Electric Cable TV.
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