Berks County property record for 17 Riverside Dr, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,354 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,520 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5309-06-39-7514 |
| Primary APN | 5309-06-39-7514 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 68007510 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-9275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ONTELAUNEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 13501 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 RIVERSIDE DR, READING, PA 19605-9275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 RIVERSIDE DR, READING, PA 19605-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000003695 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,233.54 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 RIVERSIDE DR, READING, PA 19605-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000003696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003696 |
| Name | FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Ontelaunee Township |
| Unified School District | Schuylkill Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,520.00 (+5.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,400 (-) Land $43,300 Building $73,100 | $43,300 (-62.8%) Land $43,300 |
| 2024 | $1,442.00 | $116,400 Land $43,300 Building $73,100 | |
| 1994 | $116,400 Land $43,300 Building $73,100 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2020–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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 | 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 | ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP serves 2,598 people · EPA ID PA3060098 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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