Berks County property record for 196 Gelsinger Rd, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.53 acres (66,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $222,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,216 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4375-02-86-5891 |
| Primary APN | 4375-02-86-5891 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 66,647 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 80304740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 GELSINGER RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANK F MORIN |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 10804 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 GELSINGER RD, READING, PA 19608-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 7, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC, POWER SETTLEMENT GRP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 1984 |
| Deed Document Number | 201914128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 196 GELSINGER RD, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026005335 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1600 MEDICAL DR, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 196 GELSINGER RD, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000050509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021050509 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 332 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 196 GELSINGER RD, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000014128 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC, POWER SETTLEMENT GRP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 196 GELSINGER RD SINKING SPRING PA 196081814, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1814 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Spring Township |
| Unified School District | Wilson School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,216.00 (+12.37%) | $122,400 (-) Land $47,400 Building $75,000 | $47,400 (-61.27%) Land $47,400 |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 | $122,400 Land $47,400 Building $75,000 | |
| 1994 | $122,400 Land $47,400 Building $75,000 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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