Berks County property record for 26 Seminary Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,225 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Line of Credit Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-09-05-5918 |
| Primary APN | 5318-09-05-5918 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66410300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 SEMINARY AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE/HYDE PARK |
| Legal Block | 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 BEN FRANKLIN HWY E, DOUGLASSVILLE, PA 19518-9547 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RIVERVIEW BANK |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICES CORPORATION, TITLE SVCS CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 20195338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 26 SEMINARY AVE, READING, PA 19605-2622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000014306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020014306 |
| Name | RIVERVIEW BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26 SEMINARY AVE, READING, PA 19605-2622 |
| Document Number | 0000005338 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES CORPORATION, TITLE SVCS CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8 OKMED DR READING PA 196061166, READING, PA 19606-1166 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,225.00 (+6.89%) | $81,600 (-) Land $49,200 Building $32,400 | $49,200 (-39.71%) Land $49,200 |
| 2024 | $1,146.00 | $81,600 Land $49,200 Building $32,400 | |
| 1994 | $81,600 Land $49,200 Building $32,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 320 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 |
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