Berks County property record for 5008 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 78.2 acres (3,408,134 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,920,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,366 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4376-03-14-2496 |
| Primary APN | 4376-03-14-2496 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 3,408,134 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 51037476 |
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| Street Address | 5008 PENN AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-9614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH HEIDELBERG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Knorr-Bare Farm listed 1992 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 92000935 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5008 Penn Ave is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 560 E 25TH ST, JASPER, IN 47546-8117 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VIST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5008 PENN AVE, READING, PA 19608-9614 |
| Document Number | 0000028710 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628710 |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000028710, |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628710 |
| Name | PNC BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5008 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9614 |
| Document Number | 0000004155 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021064670 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3856 N CHURCH ST, WERNERSVILLE, PA 19565-9140 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5008 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9614 |
| Document Number | 0000006252 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021064670 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $29,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 560 E 25TH ST, JASPER, IN 47546-8117 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5008 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9614 |
| Document Number | 0000004156 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3856 N CHURCH ST, WERNERSVILLE, PA 19565-9140 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 5008 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9614 |
| Document Number | 0000044111 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3856 N CHURCH ST WERNERSVILLE PA 195659140, WERNERSVILLE, PA 19565-9140 |
| Document Number | 0000044111 |
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| Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44111 |
| Name | VIST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4708 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9672 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 5008 Penn Ave was $3,366, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | South Heidelberg Township |
| Unified School District | Conrad Weiser Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,366.00 (+0.21%) | $233,100 (-) Land $233,100 | $233,100 (-) Land $233,100 |
| 2025 | $3,359.00 (+11.34%) | $233,100 (-) Land $233,100 | $233,100 Land $233,100 |
| 2024 | $3,017.00 | $233,100 Land $233,100 | |
| 1994 | $233,100 Land $233,100 |
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 5008 Penn Ave 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 5008 Penn Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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