2538 Filbert Ave, Reading, PA 19606 Property Records

Berks County property record for 2538 Filbert Ave, Reading, PA 19606

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$129,900 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,722 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2024 Mortgage Jan 2024 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5316-08-98-5416`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5316-08-98-5416`
Alternative APNs	`64-5316-08-98-5416` `64061900` `061900`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,522 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,522 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood
Garage Type	Attached
Porch	Open Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	64061900
Street Address	2538 FILBERT AVE
City	READING
State	PA
Zip	19606-2133
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block	98
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Township / Civil Division	MOUNT PENN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	12200

Owner

2538 Filbert Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 1, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Jan 3, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Jan 12, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNT
Oct 30, 2018	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 31, 1988
Deed Document Number	201837683
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 21, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012659
Date	May 1, 2024
Instrument	2024012659

Lender

Name	UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Type	Government Agency
Address	2 20TH ST N STE 320, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	354 Months
Due	Nov 6, 2053

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000112
Date	Jan 3, 2024
Instrument	2024000112

Lender

Name	UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Type	Government Agency
Address	BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Nov 6, 2053

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001091
Date	Jan 12, 2024
Instrument	2024001091

Lender

Name	THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNT
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	MOHNTON, PA 19540

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2018
Property Address	2538 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606-2133
Document Number	0000037683
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2018
Instrument	2018037683
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2021
Title Company	SIGNATURE ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	15400 BASSETT LN APT 2C, 2C, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-1430

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037684
Date	Oct 30, 2018
Instrument	2018037684

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2538 Filbert Ave was $2,722 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Berks County
Municipality	Mount Penn Borough
Unified School District	Antietam School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,722.00 Homeowner's exemption	$84,700 Land $31,500 Building $53,200	$31,500 Land $31,500
2024	$2,414.00	$84,700 Land $31,500 Building $53,200
1994			$84,700 Land $31,500 Building $53,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2538 Filbert Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2538 Filbert Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Service Electric Cable TV.

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