Berks County property record for 3996 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $955 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4386-09-15-1844 |
| Primary APN | 4386-09-15-1844 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 79063000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3996 PENN AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1168 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SINKING SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
3996 Penn Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3996 PENN AVE, READING, PA 19608-1168 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202416501 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033221 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3996 Penn Ave was $955.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Sinking Spring Borough |
| Unified School District | Wilson School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $955.00 | $52,000 Land $22,300 Building $29,700 | $22,300 Land $22,300 |
| 2024 | $399.00 | $23,300 Land $22,300 Building $1,000 | |
| 1994 | $23,300 Land $22,300 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3996 Penn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3996 Penn Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 371 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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