Berks County property record for 1603 Liberty Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,390 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5305-05-29-3453 |
| Primary APN | 5305-05-29-3453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool House | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54091750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1603 LIBERTY AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE PARK |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 215-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
1603 Liberty Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2007.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 LIBERTY AVE, READING, PA 19607-2961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20077365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5068 / 609 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1603 Liberty Ave was $1,390 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 | $1,390.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,800 Land $36,300 Building $57,500 | $36,300 Land $36,300 |
| 2024 | $1,328.00 | $93,800 Land $36,300 Building $57,500 | |
| 1994 | $93,800 Land $36,300 Building $57,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1603 Liberty Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2004 · 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 1603 Liberty Ave 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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