Berks County property record for 240 W 48th St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,270 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5325-07-68-8158 |
| Primary APN | 5325-07-68-8158 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43039119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 W 48TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-3314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Legal Lot Number | 141&1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 12004 |
240 W 48th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 W 48TH ST, READING, PA 19606-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2882 / 1308 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 W 48th St was $1,270 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,270.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,600 Land $26,300 Building $54,300 | $26,300 Land $26,300 |
| 2024 | $1,183.00 | $80,600 Land $26,300 Building $54,300 | |
| 1994 | $80,600 Land $26,300 Building $54,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 W 48th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 240 W 48th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 GLEN ALSACE DIV private · serves 24,951 people · EPA ID PA3060088 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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