Berks County property record for 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $987 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-18-41-5973 |
| Primary APN | 5306-18-41-5973 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54110700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 UPLAND AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW HILLS |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52-53 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 UPLAND AVE, READING, PA 19607-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20255711 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 979 UPLAND AVE, SHILLINGTON, PA 19607-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000005711 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025005711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 979 UPLAND AVE, READING, PA 19607-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000005712 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025005712 |
| Name | UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2055 |
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 | $987.00 (+4.78%) | $66,600 (-) Land $20,700 Building $45,900 | $20,700 (-68.92%) Land $20,700 |
| 2024 | $942.00 | $66,600 Land $20,700 Building $45,900 | |
| 1994 | $66,600 Land $20,700 Building $45,900 |
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 Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 668 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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