Berks County property record for 1217 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $204,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,842 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-10-37-7247 |
| Primary APN | 5317-10-37-7247 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17472400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1217 LORRAINE RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1217 Lorraine Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-2032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200725825 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5125 / 165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1217 LORRAINE RD, READING, PA 19604-2032 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043143 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018043143 |
| Name | VISIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ENDICOTT, NY 13760 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1217 Lorraine Rd was $3,842 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,842.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,100 Land $23,200 Building $112,900 | $23,200 Land $23,200 |
| 2024 | $3,603.00 | $136,100 Land $23,200 Building $112,900 | |
| 1994 | $136,100 Land $23,200 Building $112,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1217 Lorraine Rd 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 1217 Lorraine Rd 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 | Indirect 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 1,104 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 |
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