Berks County property record for 736 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,448 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4386-13-04-9509 |
| Primary APN | 4386-13-04-9509 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 79010900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 736 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SINKING SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
736 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2003.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 736 COLUMBIA AVE, READING, PA 19608-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 736 Columbia Ave was $1,448 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,448.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,800 Land $27,000 Building $51,800 | $27,000 Land $27,000 |
| 2024 | $1,350.00 | $78,800 Land $27,000 Building $51,800 | |
| 1994 | $78,800 Land $27,000 Building $51,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 736 Columbia 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 | 3 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 736 Columbia 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: 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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