121 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA 19606 Property Records

Berks County property record for 121 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA 19606

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,489 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$154,900 (Apr 2006)
Tax Bill	$3,081 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5327-17-20-1922`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5327-17-20-1922`
Alternative APNs	`23-5327-17-20-1922` `23058500` `058500`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,489 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,200 sqft
Basement Area	289 sqft
Finished Basement	289 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood
Porch	Open Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	23058500
Street Address	121 EMERALD AVE
City	READING
State	PA
Zip	19606-1430
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	PENNSIDE ADD 02
Legal Block	20
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Township / Civil Division	LOWER ALSACE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2019
Census Tract	12300

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	121 EMERALD AVE, READING, PA 19606-1430
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 1, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200638058
Deed Book / Page	4860 / 29
Last Transfer Date	Nov 18, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000004650
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2022
Property Address	121 EMERALD AVE, READING, PA 19606-1430
Document Number	0000004650
Map Reference	VOL 6A PG 64
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2021
Instrument	2022004650
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2022
Title Company	RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	121 EMERALD AVE, READING, PA 19606-1430

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004651
Date	Feb 1, 2022
Instrument	2022004651

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	178 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2036

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	121 EMERALD AVE, READING, PA 19606-1430
Document Number	0000014635
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 5, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	121 EMERALD AVE READING PA 196061430, READING, PA 19606-1430

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014635
Date	May 1, 2020
Instrument	14635

Lender

Name	DIAMOND CU
Address	POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Berks County
County Subdivision	Lower Alsace Township
Unified School District	Antietam School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,081.00 (+11.35%) Homeowner's exemption	$142,700 (-) Land $32,400 Building $110,300	$32,400 (-77.3%) Land $32,400
2024	$2,767.00	$142,700 Land $32,400 Building $110,300
1994			$142,700 Land $32,400 Building $110,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2001–2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

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

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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 234 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

May also be available: Service Electric Cable TV.

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