Berks County property record for 2501 Independence Dr, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,236 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4387-18-40-2815 |
| Primary APN | 4387-18-40-2815 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,504 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80213073 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2501 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-1025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITFIELD SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10903 |
2501 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1973.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2501 INDEPENDENCE DR, READING, PA 19609-1025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 1973 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 1973 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1633 / 675 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 2501 INDEPENDENCE DR, READING, PA 19609-1025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | ESL TITLE AND SETTLEMENT SERVICES, ESL TITLE & SETMNT SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009223 |
| Name | EMM LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2501 Independence Dr was $2,236 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,236.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,900 Land $36,600 Building $86,300 | $36,600 Land $36,600 |
| 2024 | $1,906.00 | $122,900 Land $36,600 Building $86,300 | |
| 1994 | $122,900 Land $36,600 Building $86,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2501 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 2501 Independence Dr 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 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 104 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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