Berks County property record for 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,642 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5327-18-20-6698 |
| Primary APN | 5327-18-20-6698 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,642 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43010489 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 EMERALD AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 EMERALD AVE, READING, PA 19606-1449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042400 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,532.00 (+7.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,100 (-) Land $26,400 Building $70,700 | $26,400 (-72.81%) Land $26,400 |
| 2024 | $1,425.00 | $97,100 Land $26,400 Building $70,700 | |
| 1994 | $97,100 Land $26,400 Building $70,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 234 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: Service Electric Cable TV.
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