Berks County property record for 4948 Persimmon Dr, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,858 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $242,500 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,306 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5325-12-75-5779 |
| Primary APN | 5325-12-75-5779 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Basement Area | 460 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 460 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43411500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4948 PERSIMMON DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-3420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LORANE ORCHARDS |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 12004 |
4948 Persimmon Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4948 PERSIMMON DR, READING, PA 19606-3420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202153094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4948 PERSIMMON DR, READING, PA 19606-3420 |
| Document Number | 0000053094 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021053094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4948 PERSIMMON DR, READING, PA 19606-3420 |
| Document Number | 0000053095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021053095 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4948 PERSIMMON DR, READING, PA 19606-3420 |
| Document Number | 0000017734 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019017734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4948 PERSIMMON DR, READING, PA 19606-3420 |
| Document Number | 0000017735 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019017735 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4948 Persimmon Dr was $1,306.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,306.00 | $83,100 Land $23,800 Building $59,300 | $23,800 Land $23,800 |
| 2024 | $1,215.00 (-68.17%) | $83,100 (-) Land $23,800 Building $59,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,817.00 | $83,100 Land $23,800 Building $59,300 | |
| 1994 | $83,100 Land $23,800 Building $59,300 |
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 4948 Persimmon Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 4948 Persimmon Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 GLEN ALSACE DIV private · serves 24,951 people · EPA ID PA3060088 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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