551 Gaul Rd, Sinking Spring (Reading), PA 19608 Property Records

Berks County property record for 551 Gaul Rd, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,040 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size1.33 acres (58,370 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$285,000 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill$2,841 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4367-04-93-0716

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4367-04-93-0716
Alternative APNs
  • 49-4367-04-93-0716
  • 49001786
  • 001786

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,040 sqft Living Area
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area58,370 sqft
TerrainAbove Road/Slope
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage TypeAttached

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area512 sqft
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number49001786
Street Address551 GAUL RD
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19608-9606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionHIGH POINT 11
Legal Block93
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER HEIDELBERG
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of October 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address551 GAUL RD, READING, PA 19608-9606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 28, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201326348
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateSep 23, 2026
Property Address551 GAUL RD, READING, PA 19608-9606
Document Number0000031834
Instrument DateSep 11, 2026
Instrument202631834
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 7, 2026
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address551 GAUL RD, READING, PA 19608-9606

Mortgage

Document Number0000031834,
DateSep 23, 2026
Instrument202631834
Lender
NamePSECU
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
County SubdivisionLower Heidelberg Township
Unified School DistrictWilson School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,841.00 (+5.81%)$177,900 (-) Land $41,400 Building $136,500$41,400 (-76.73%) Land $41,400
2024$2,685.00$177,900 Land $41,400 Building $136,500
1994$177,900 Land $41,400 Building $136,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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