Berks County property record for 2042 Reading Ave, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,308 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-09-16-6511 |
| Primary APN | 4396-09-16-6511 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80127900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2042 READING AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 10905 |
2042 Reading Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 VAN FLEET CIR, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-3286 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200536989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4614 / 1541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 2042 READING AVE, READING, PA 19609-2029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024273 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024273 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2042 Reading Ave was $1,308.
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 | $1,308.00 | $59,100 Land $26,300 Building $32,800 | $26,300 Land $26,300 |
| 2024 | $1,154.00 | $59,100 Land $26,300 Building $32,800 | |
| 1994 | $59,100 Land $26,300 Building $32,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2042 Reading Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 (1978–1979) |
| 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.
The area around 2042 Reading Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | PAW PENN DISTRICT private · serves 28,508 people · EPA ID PA3060069 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 523 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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