Berks County property record for 581 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4386-09-15-4557 |
| Primary APN | 4386-09-15-4557 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 79010400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 581 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SINKING SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 581 COLUMBIA AVE, READING, PA 19608-1121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201416066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Sinking Spring Borough |
| Unified School District | Wilson School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $766.00 (+7.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,700 (-) Land $24,300 Building $17,400 | $24,300 (-41.73%) Land $24,300 |
| 2024 | $714.00 | $41,700 Land $24,300 Building $17,400 | |
| 1994 | $41,700 Land $24,300 Building $17,400 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PAW PENN DISTRICT private · serves 28,508 people · EPA ID PA3060069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 364 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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