Berks County property record for 2038 Reading Ave, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,391 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-09-16-6582 |
| Primary APN | 4396-09-16-6582 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80127500 |
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| Street Address | 2038 READING AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RALPH H SHEAFFER |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27-28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 10905 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 4396-09-16-6582
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2038 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
| Mar 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202433422 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 2038 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2038 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Document Number | 0000006426 |
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| Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006426 |
| Name | COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 2038 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007844 |
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| Date | Mar 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020007844 |
| Name | FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2038 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Document Number | 0000012560 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| 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 | 2038 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Document Number | 0000012561 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012561 |
| Name | FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2049 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Spring Township |
| Unified School District | Wilson School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,391.00 (+13.18%) | $64,200 (-) Land $29,400 Building $34,800 | $29,400 (-54.21%) Land $29,400 |
| 2024 | $1,229.00 | $64,200 Land $29,400 Building $34,800 | |
| 1994 | $64,200 Land $29,400 Building $34,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 523 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | PAW PENN DISTRICT private · serves 28,508 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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