Berks County property record for 831 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,340 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Reverse Mortgage Feb 2026 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4386-13-04-4315 |
| Primary APN | 4386-13-04-4315 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 79012900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1345 |
| 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 | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, READING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200945095 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003693 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | MULTIPLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000007281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026007281 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1 CITIZENS PLZ, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000003693 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026003693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, READING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000001668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001668 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15831 COWMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608 |
| Document Number | 0000035399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022035399 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 297 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000025520 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017025520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 COLUMBIA AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000025521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017025521 |
| Name | HOWARD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $1,340.00 (+3.24%) | $72,900 (-) Land $33,800 Building $39,100 | $33,800 (-) Land $33,800 |
| 2025 | $1,298.00 (+3.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,900 (-) Land $33,800 Building $39,100 | $33,800 (-53.64%) Land $33,800 |
| 2024 | $1,249.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,900 Land $33,800 Building $39,100 | |
| 1994 | $72,900 Land $33,800 Building $39,100 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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 Holding 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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