Berks County property record for 1840 Old Spring Valley Rd, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,279 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-15-54-8440 |
| Primary APN | 5318-15-54-8440 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 938 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66370955 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1840 OLD SPRING VALLEY RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LOUMAR HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1840 OLD SPRING VALLEY RD, READING, PA 19604-1020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1840 OLD SPRING VALLEY RD, READING, PA 19604-1020 |
| Document Number | 0000000021 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024000021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | STRIVE SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1840 OLD SPRING VALLEY RD, READING, PA 19604-1020 |
| Document Number | 0000000022 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000022 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,279.00 (+6.94%) | $85,200 (-) Land $35,700 Building $49,500 | $35,700 (-58.1%) Land $35,700 |
| 2024 | $1,196.00 (-68.93%) | $85,200 (-) Land $35,700 Building $49,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,200 Land $35,700 Building $49,500 | |
| 1994 | $85,200 Land $35,700 Building $49,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| 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 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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