Berks County property record for 200 Taft Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,500 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,670 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5327-14-44-0690 |
| Primary APN | 5327-14-44-0690 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 23143562 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 200 TAFT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | READING GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 164-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER ALSACE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
200 Taft Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 TAFT AVE, READING, PA 19606-1041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2917 / 2243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 200 Taft Ave was $1,670 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Alsace Township |
| Unified School District | Antietam School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,100 Land $24,800 Building $50,300 | $24,800 Land $24,800 |
| 2024 | $1,504.00 | $75,100 Land $24,800 Building $50,300 | |
| 1994 | $75,100 Land $24,800 Building $50,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 200 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 200 Taft 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 403 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 |
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