Berks County property record for 1940 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,998 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,990 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Nov 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-41-56-9929 |
| Primary APN | 5316-41-56-9929 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,998 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 64042900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT PENN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2021 | Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CROSS KEYS ABSTRACT ASSURANCE INC, CROSS KEYS ABS ASSURANCE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202128161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033216 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000028161 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021028161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000039890 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE READING PA 196061715, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000039890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 39890 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000029804 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | CROSS KEYS ABSTRACT ASSURANCE INC, CROSS KEYS ABS ASSURANCE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1940 FAIRVIEW AVE READING PA 196061715, READING, PA 19606-1715 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Mount Penn Borough |
| Unified School District | Antietam School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,990.00 (+12.49%) | $56,900 (-) Land $24,100 Building $32,800 | $24,100 (-57.64%) Land $24,100 |
| 2024 | $1,769.00 | $56,900 Land $24,100 Building $32,800 | |
| 1994 | $56,900 Land $24,100 Building $32,800 |
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
| 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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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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