Berks County property record for 1740 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,641 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-24-49-5683 |
| Primary APN | 5317-24-49-5683 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1740 LORRAINE RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPDEN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1740 Lorraine Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1740 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-1636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202314727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093638 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1740 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000014727 |
| Map Reference | VOL 137 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023014727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1740 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-1636 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1740 Lorraine Rd was $3,641 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,641.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,000 Land $25,400 Building $103,600 | $25,400 Land $25,400 |
| 2024 | $3,415.00 | $129,000 Land $25,400 Building $103,600 | |
| 1994 | $129,000 Land $25,400 Building $103,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1740 Lorraine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1740 Lorraine Rd 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 | 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 285 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 |
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