Berks County property record for 1617 Crowder Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,940 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5305-05-19-7358 |
| Primary APN | 5305-05-19-7358 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39321527 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1617 CROWDER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE PARK |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 303-3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMRU |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
1617 Crowder Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 CROWDER AVE, READING, PA 19607-2909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202232203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1617 CROWDER AVE, READING, PA 19607-2909 |
| Document Number | 0000032203 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022032203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1617 CROWDER AVE, READING, PA 19607-2909 |
| Document Number | 0000032204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022032204 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1617 CROWDER AVE, READING, PA 19607-2909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015603 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017015603 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WHITEHALL, PA 18052 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1617 Crowder Ave was $1,940.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Cumru Township |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,940.00 | $97,700 Land $40,700 Building $57,000 | $40,700 Land $40,700 |
| 2024 | $1,554.00 | $97,700 Land $40,700 Building $57,000 | |
| 1994 | $97,700 Land $40,700 Building $57,000 |
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 1617 Crowder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978–2001) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1617 Crowder 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 544 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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