Berks County property record for 1605 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,816 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,983 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-24-48-4821 |
| Primary APN | 5317-24-48-4821 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,816 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 330 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17473175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1605 LORRAINE RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1605 Lorraine Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-1633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer UNITED TITLE AFFILIATES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20195129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1605 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-1633 |
| Document Number | 0000005129 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | WYOMISSING ABSTRACT LLC, WYOMISSING ABS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,790.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1605 LORRAINE RD READING PA 196041633, READING, PA 19604-1633 |
| Document Number | 5130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5130 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1605 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-1633 |
| Document Number | 0000030950 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | UNITED TITLE AFFILIATES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $965.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 824 FARR PL READING PA 196111710, READING, PA 19611-1710 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 Lorraine Rd was $3,983.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,983.00 | $141,100 Land $32,100 Building $109,000 | $32,100 Land $32,100 |
| 2024 | $3,735.00 (-39.45%) | $141,100 (-) Land $32,100 Building $109,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,168.00 | $141,100 Land $32,100 Building $109,000 | |
| 1994 | $141,100 Land $32,100 Building $109,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 Lorraine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1605 Lorraine Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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