Berks County property record for 1029 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,577 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,044 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-51-75-6946 |
| Primary APN | 5307-51-75-6946 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,577 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14480250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1029 MADISON AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1029 Madison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1029 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201942428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1029 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-1405 |
| Document Number | 0000042428 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019042428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1029 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-1405 |
| Document Number | 0000042429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019042429 |
| Name | FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1029 Madison Ave was $1,044.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,044.00 | $37,000 Land $7,700 Building $29,300 | $7,700 Land $7,700 |
| 2024 | $979.00 | $37,000 Land $7,700 Building $29,300 | |
| 1994 | $37,000 Land $7,700 Building $29,300 |
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 1029 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1029 Madison 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 | 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 939 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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