Berks County property record for 208 Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,880 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-58-64-3544 |
| Primary APN | 5307-58-64-3544 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14345650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 DOUGLASS ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
208 Douglass St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 HAIN AVE, READING, PA 19605-2133 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202435902 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067646 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 208 DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2512 |
| Document Number | 0000026607 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023026607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | SAFEGUARD PROPERTY TRANSFER INC, SAFEGUARD PROPERTY TRANSFER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2512 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Douglass St was $1,880.
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 | $1,880.00 | $66,600 Land $10,800 Building $55,800 | $10,800 Land $10,800 |
| 2024 | $1,763.00 (-39.44%) | $66,600 (-) Land $10,800 Building $55,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,911.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,600 Land $10,800 Building $55,800 | |
| 1994 | $66,600 Land $10,800 Building $55,800 |
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 208 Douglass St 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.
The area around 208 Douglass St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,993 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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