Berks County property record for 211 Taft Ave, Laureldale, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,190 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-06-48-9138 |
| Primary APN | 5308-06-48-9138 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 211 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAURELDALE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MUHLENBERG |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
211 Taft Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 TAFT AVE, LAURELDALE, PA 19605-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY, SENTRY ABSTRACT CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20238546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 211 TAFT AVE, LAURELDALE, PA 19605-2123 |
| Document Number | 0000008546 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 TAFT AVE, LAURELDALE, PA 19605-2123 |
| Document Number | 0000008547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008547 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000008548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008548 |
| Name | REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 211 TAFT AVE, LAURELDALE, PA 19605-2123 |
| Document Number | 0000004102 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY, SENTRY ABSTRACT CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 211 TAFT AVE LAURELDALE PA 196052123, LAURELDALE, PA 19605-2123 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 211 Taft Ave was $1,190.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,190.00 | $79,300 Land $37,100 Building $42,200 | $37,100 Land $37,100 |
| 2024 | $1,113.00 | $79,300 Land $37,100 Building $42,200 | |
| 1994 | $79,300 Land $37,100 Building $42,200 |
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 211 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2020–2023) |
| 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 211 Taft Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 304 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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