Berks County property record for 3040 River Rd, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,214 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,765 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5308-09-16-1052 |
| Primary APN | 5308-09-16-1052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,214 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,214 sqft |
| Basement Area | 252 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 66129000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3040 RIVER RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ANGSTADT/BROMMER ANNEXATION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
3040 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3040 RIVER RD, READING, PA 19605-2347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004302 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3040 River Rd was $1,765 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,765.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,600 Land $44,500 Building $73,100 | $44,500 Land $44,500 |
| 2024 | $1,651.00 | $117,600 Land $44,500 Building $73,100 | |
| 1994 | $117,600 Land $44,500 Building $73,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3040 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2020–2023) |
| 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 3040 River Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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 87 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: Greenlight Networks.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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