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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,796 (+2.5%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2025
$2,727 (−0.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2024
$2,733 (+2.9%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2023
$2,656 (+2.6%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2022
$2,590 (+2.0%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2021
$2,539
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2020
$2,539 (+1.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2019
$2,508 (+1.8%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2018
$2,463 (+2.0%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2017
$2,414 (+2.8%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2015
$2,349 (+4.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2014
$2,254 (+2.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2013
$2,207 (+4.9%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2012
$2,104 (+1.4%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2011
$2,074 (+1.7%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2010
$2,038
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
Tax history for 1511 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,796 (+2.5%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2025
$2,727 (−0.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2024
$2,733 (+2.9%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2023
$2,656 (+2.6%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2022
$2,590 (+2.0%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2021
$2,539
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2020
$2,539 (+1.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2019
$2,508 (+1.8%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2018
$2,463 (+2.0%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2017
$2,414 (+2.8%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2015
$2,349 (+4.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2014
$2,254 (+2.2%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2013
$2,207 (+4.9%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2012
$2,104 (+1.4%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2011
$2,074 (+1.7%)
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
2010
$2,038
$24,400 + $35,000
$59,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,207
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
39439616937026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
HR
High Density Residential District
The HR Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium to high density residential uses. The purpose of the HR Zoning District is as follows: To accommodate suburban and urban density residential development upon lands best-suited for such use as determined by the accessibility of public water supply and sewage disposal as well as access to arterial and collector roads.; To encourage development which could allow for the efficient utilization of municipal services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $35,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2018
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Property Green Features
Remarks: R-11 installed to exterior of entire property with R-19 being installed to rear of home. Additional insulation added to attic.
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: -
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $24,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,457
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $59,400
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,492
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Location Information
Cross Street: SUMMIT AVENUE
Directions: Heading out of Reading - Lancaster Avenue - R onto Summit Ave - R onto Ridge - Home on Left.
Municipality: CUMRU TWP
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,207
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 39439616937026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19607
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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39
25
57
37
65
45
71
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82
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63
77
59
67
47
54
39
40
27
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$229,000 – $277,000
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