Berks County property record for 212 Laurel Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,973 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-08-78-9754 |
| Primary APN | 5316-08-78-9754 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,520 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 64083000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 212 LAUREL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT PENN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
212 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 LAUREL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Jan 2, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202415249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0034060092 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 212 LAUREL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000016208 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ICON LAND TRANSFER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 212 LAUREL AVE READING PA 196061908, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Document Number | 16209 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16209 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 212 LAUREL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000002214 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,110.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4310 STOUDTS FERRY BRIDGE RD READING PA 196051019, READING, PA 19605-1019 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 212 LAUREL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000000128 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 128 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $23.94 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 212 LAUREL AVE READING PA 196061908, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 212 Laurel Ave was $2,973, up 5.6% from the year before.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Mount Penn Borough |
| Unified School District | Antietam School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,973.00 (+5.61%) | $94,200 (-) Land $33,300 Building $60,900 | $33,300 (-) Land $33,300 |
| 2025 | $2,815.00 (+6.87%) | $94,200 (-) Land $33,300 Building $60,900 | $33,300 Land $33,300 |
| 2024 | $2,634.00 | $94,200 Land $33,300 Building $60,900 | |
| 1994 | $94,200 Land $33,300 Building $60,900 |
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 212 Laurel Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 212 Laurel 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 538 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 |
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