Berks County property record for 1609 Bennett St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $141,900 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-06-28-8488 |
| Primary APN | 5318-06-28-8488 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Pole Barn | 624 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 57019800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 BENNETT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSELAWN |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAURELDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 12800 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 BENNETT ST, READING, PA 19605-2740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200769527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5260 / 384 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055983 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1609 BENNETT ST, READING, PA 19605-2740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PATRIOT LAND TRANSFER INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026369 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020026369 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Laureldale Borough |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,182.00 (+7.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,500 (-) Land $32,200 Building $40,300 | $32,200 (-55.59%) Land $32,200 |
| 2024 | $1,098.00 | $72,500 Land $32,200 Building $40,300 | |
| 1994 | $72,500 Land $32,200 Building $40,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 462 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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