Berks County property record for 1614 Forrest St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $861 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-32-48-0336 |
| Primary APN | 5316-32-48-0336 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 938 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16377575 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1614 FORREST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1614 Forrest St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1235 WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19604-2341 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202141015 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017891 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1614 FORREST ST, READING, PA 19602-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000041015 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1235 WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19604-2341 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1614 Forrest St was $861.
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 | $861.00 | $30,500 Land $12,300 Building $18,200 | $12,300 Land $12,300 |
| 2024 | $807.00 | $30,500 Land $12,300 Building $18,200 | |
| 1994 | $30,500 Land $12,300 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1614 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1994.
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 (1994) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1994 · 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 1614 Forrest 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 | 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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