Berks County property record for 952 Highwood Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $233,900 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,122 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-19-51-1604 |
| Primary APN | 5306-19-51-1604 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54069410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 952 HIGHWOOD AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW HILLS |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Legal Lot Number | 590-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
952 Highwood Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 952 HIGHWOOD AVE, READING, PA 19607-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OCMBC INC |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202240215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 952 HIGHWOOD AVE, READING, PA 19607-1729 |
| Document Number | 0000040215 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,339.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 952 HIGHWOOD AVE, READING, PA 19607-1729 |
| Document Number | 0000040216 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040216 |
| Name | OCMBC INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000040217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040217 |
| Name | OCMBC INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 952 HIGHWOOD AVE, READING, PA 19607-1729 |
| Document Number | 0000045259 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | HOMESALE SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 952 HIGHWOOD AVENUE 944 HIGH READ READING PA 19607, READING, PA 19607 |
| Document Number | 45260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45260 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 952 Highwood Ave was $1,122.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Kenhorst Borough |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,122.00 | $75,700 Land $29,900 Building $45,800 | $29,900 Land $29,900 |
| 2024 | $1,071.00 | $75,700 Land $29,900 Building $45,800 | |
| 1994 | $75,700 Land $29,900 Building $45,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 952 Highwood Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 3 (1982–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · Tropical Storm Allison |
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 952 Highwood Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% 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 | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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