Berks County property record for 862 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,389 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4386-13-03-3973 |
| Primary APN | 4386-13-03-3973 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 79014700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 862 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SINKING SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
862 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1993.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 862 COLUMBIA AVE, READING, PA 19608-1346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2506 / 114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 862 Columbia Ave was $1,389 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 | $1,389.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,600 Land $31,100 Building $44,500 | $31,100 Land $31,100 |
| 2024 | $1,295.00 | $75,600 Land $31,100 Building $44,500 | |
| 1994 | $75,600 Land $31,100 Building $44,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 862 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 862 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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