Berks County property record for 5135 Forest Ave, Temple, PA 19560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 911 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $821 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale Apr 2020 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5319-06-28-8604 |
| Primary APN | 5319-06-28-8604 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 911 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 911 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66269300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5135 FOREST AVE |
| City | TEMPLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19560-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5135 FOREST AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure TITLE365/RECORDING DEPT |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202016715 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5135 FOREST AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1303 |
| Document Number | 0000016715 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5135 FOREST AVE TEMPLE PA 195601303, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1303 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5135 FOREST AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1303 |
| Document Number | 0000011104 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11104 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE365/RECORDING DEPT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5135 FOREST AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1303 |
| Document Number | 0000045283 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 45283 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7105 CORPORATE DR PLANO TX 750244100, PLANO, TX 75024-4100 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $821.00 (+6.9%) | $54,700 (-) Land $34,600 Building $20,100 | $34,600 (-36.75%) Land $34,600 |
| 2024 | $768.00 | $54,700 Land $34,600 Building $20,100 | |
| 1994 | $54,700 Land $34,600 Building $20,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1987–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 135 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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