Berks County property record for 8 Seminary Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-09-05-3829 |
| Primary APN | 5318-09-05-3829 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66409300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SEMINARY AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| 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 | 8 SEMINARY AVE, READING, PA 19605-2622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 SEMINARY AVE, READING, PA 19605-2622 |
| Document Number | 0000025435 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 SEMINARY AVE, READING, PA 19605-2622 |
| Document Number | 0000025435, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625435 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $918.00 (+6.87%) | $61,200 (-) Land $33,600 Building $27,600 | $33,600 (-45.1%) Land $33,600 |
| 2024 | $859.00 | $61,200 Land $33,600 Building $27,600 | |
| 1994 | $61,200 Land $33,600 Building $27,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 320 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 |
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