Berks County property record for 1659 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $221,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,108 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5305-06-38-5308 |
| Primary APN | 5305-06-38-5308 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54024845 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1659 COMMONWEALTH BLVD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE PARK ADD SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 276-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
1659 Commonwealth Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1659 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, READING, PA 19607-2208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NATIONSTAR MTG |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LOANIT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1659 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, READING, PA 19607-2208 |
| Document Number | 0000036140 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1659 COMMONWEALTH BLVD READING PA 196072208, READING, PA 19607-2208 |
| Document Number | 0000036140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36140 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1659 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, READING, PA 19607-2208 |
| Document Number | 0000000134 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1659 COMMONWEALTH BLVD SHILLINGTON PA 196072208, SHILLINGTON, PA 19607-2208 |
| Document Number | 135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 135 |
| Name | LOANIT |
|---|---|
| Address | 8900 FREEPORT PKWY # 150, IRVING, TX 75063-2415 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1659 Commonwealth Blvd was $2,108 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Kenhorst Borough |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,108.00 Homeowner's exemption | $142,200 Land $48,400 Building $93,800 | $48,400 Land $48,400 |
| 2024 | $2,013.00 | $142,200 Land $48,400 Building $93,800 | |
| 1994 | $142,200 Land $48,400 Building $93,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1659 Commonwealth Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · Tropical Storm Allison |
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 1659 Commonwealth Blvd 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 | 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 | 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 572 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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