Berks County property record for 986 Upland Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $969 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-18-41-4701 |
| Primary APN | 5306-18-41-4701 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54110900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 986 UPLAND AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FARVIEW HILLS |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 103-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
986 Upland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 986 UPLAND AVE, READING, PA 19607-1721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 1959 |
| Deed Document Number | 201932946 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 986 UPLAND AVE, READING, PA 19607-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000032946 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019032946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 986 UPLAND AVE, READING, PA 19607-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000032947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019032947 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 986 Upland Ave was $969 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $969.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,400 Land $29,900 Building $35,500 | $29,900 Land $29,900 |
| 2024 | $926.00 | $65,400 Land $29,900 Building $35,500 | |
| 1994 | $65,400 Land $29,900 Building $35,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 986 Upland 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.
The area around 986 Upland Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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