Berks County property record for 1657 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,625 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $236 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-06-37-5792 |
| Primary APN | 4396-06-37-5792 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Account Number | 96970396 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1657 PENN AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WYOMISSING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
1657 Penn Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HILLSIDE RD, READING, PA 19609-1713 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer EDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE LLC, EDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE L |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202239431 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004518 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1657 PENN AVE, READING, PA 19609 |
| Document Number | 0000004518 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026004518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HILLSIDE RD, READING, PA 19609-1713 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HILLSIDE RD, READING, PA 19609-1713 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1657 PENN AVE, READING, PA 19609 |
| Document Number | 0000039431 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022039431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE LLC, EDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE L |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $335.22 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1746 COLONY DR, 1746, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-1102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HILLSIDE RD, READING, PA 19609-1713 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1657 Penn Ave was $236, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Wyomissing Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $236.00 (+6.79%) | $15,100 (-) Land $15,100 | $15,100 Land $15,100 |
| 2025 | $221.00 (+6.76%) | $15,100 (-) Land $15,100 | |
| 2024 | $207.00 | $15,100 Land $15,100 | |
| 1994 | $15,100 Land $15,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1657 Penn Ave 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 1657 Penn Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | PAW PENN DISTRICT private · serves 28,508 people · EPA ID PA3060069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 370 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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