Berks County property record for 1740 Fairview St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,900 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,451 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-40-47-7079 |
| Primary APN | 5316-40-47-7079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16372400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606-2629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202229405 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606-2629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023035062 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606-2629 |
| Document Number | 0000029405 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022029405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606-2629 |
| Document Number | 0000029406 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022029406 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606-2629 |
| Document Number | 0000024410 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 327 S 16TH ST, 327, READING, PA 19602-2236 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606-2629 |
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 | $1,451.00 (+6.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,400 (-) Land $17,500 Building $33,900 | $17,500 (-65.95%) Land $17,500 |
| 2024 | $1,360.00 | $51,400 Land $17,500 Building $33,900 | |
| 1994 | $51,400 Land $17,500 Building $33,900 |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 678 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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