Berks County property record for 5136 Forest Ave, Temple, PA 19560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,052 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5319-06-29-6176 |
| Primary APN | 5319-06-29-6176 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 86,684 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 66269400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5136 FOREST AVE |
| City | TEMPLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19560-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5136 FOREST AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200825644 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5358 / 1767 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089635 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,052.00 (+6.91%) | $70,100 (-) Land $43,700 Building $26,400 | $43,700 (-37.66%) Land $43,700 |
| 2024 | $984.00 | $70,100 Land $43,700 Building $26,400 | |
| 1994 | $70,100 Land $43,700 Building $26,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| 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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