Berks County property record for 21 Prospect Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,628 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-59-84-1651 |
| Primary APN | 5306-59-84-1651 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,829 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 297 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18607700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-2064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
21 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 PROSPECT AVE, READING, PA 19611-2064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202528576 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 21 PROSPECT AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-2064 |
| Document Number | 0000028576 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025028576 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | TERRA SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 MORGANTOWN RD, READING, PA 19611-2086 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Prospect Ave was $2,628, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $2,628.00 (+4.04%) | $93,100 (-) Land $30,100 Building $63,000 | $30,100 (-) Land $30,100 |
| 2025 | $2,526.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,100 (-) Land $30,100 Building $63,000 | $30,100 Land $30,100 |
| 2024 | $2,464.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,100 Land $30,100 Building $63,000 | |
| 1994 | $93,100 Land $30,100 Building $63,000 |
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 21 Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 21 Prospect 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 386 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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