Berks County property record for 214 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,152 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,196 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-68-6869 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-68-6869 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,768 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05061150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 214 S 3RD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
214 S 3rd St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2009.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 S 3RD ST, READING, PA 19602-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007515 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 S 3rd St was $1,196.
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 | $1,196.00 | $42,400 Land $11,000 Building $31,400 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $1,122.00 | $42,400 Land $11,000 Building $31,400 | |
| 1994 | $42,400 Land $11,000 Building $31,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 S 3rd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 214 S 3rd St 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 801 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures