Berks County property record for 1608 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,768 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.36 acres (59,242 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,736 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-06-49-1413 |
| Primary APN | 5316-06-49-1413 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,768 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 59,242 sqft |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16426975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 HILL RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1608 Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202240286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1608 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1412 |
| Document Number | 0000040286 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1608 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1412 |
| Document Number | 0000040287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040287 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1608 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1412 |
| Document Number | 0000042265 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018042265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 HILL RD, READING, PA 19602-1412 |
| Document Number | 0000042266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018042266 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1608 Hill Rd was $5,736 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,736.00 Homeowner's exemption | $203,200 Land $92,600 Building $110,600 | $92,600 Land $92,600 |
| 2024 | $5,379.00 | $203,200 Land $92,600 Building $110,600 | |
| 1994 | $203,200 Land $92,600 Building $110,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1608 Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1608 Hill 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 293 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 |
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