Berks County property record for 838 Whitner Rd, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,738 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4399-20-91-6412 |
| Primary APN | 4399-20-91-6412 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 WHITNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-1049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 WHITNER RD, READING, PA 19605-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 1971 |
| Deed Document Number | 202321097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 WHITNER RD, READING, PA 19605-1049 |
| Document Number | 0000021097 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023021097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 838 WHITNER RD, READING, PA 19605-1049 |
| Document Number | 0000021098 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023021098 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
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 | $1,738.00 (+6.89%) | $115,800 (-) Land $45,900 Building $69,900 | $45,900 (-60.36%) Land $45,900 |
| 2024 | $1,626.00 (-68.92%) | $115,800 (-) Land $45,900 Building $69,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,232.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,800 Land $45,900 Building $69,900 | |
| 1994 | $115,800 Land $45,900 Building $69,900 |
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 | 2 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 420 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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