Berks County property record for 2557 River Rd, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,497 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-17-12-0380 |
| Primary APN | 5308-17-12-0380 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,790 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15614100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2557 RIVER RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERDALE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 231-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2557 RIVER RD, READING, PA 19605-2840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201146633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000072680 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 2557 RIVER RD, READING, PA 19605-2840 |
| Document Number | 0000002222 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2557 RIVER RD READING PA 196052840, READING, PA 19605-2840 |
| Document Number | 0000002222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2222 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,497.00 (+6.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,900 (-) Land $45,600 Building $78,300 | $45,600 (-63.2%) Land $45,600 |
| 2024 | $3,280.00 | $123,900 Land $45,600 Building $78,300 | |
| 1994 | $123,900 Land $45,600 Building $78,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 247 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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