Berks County property record for 217 Moss St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $779 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-01-3549 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-01-3549 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9507475 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 MOSS ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
217 Moss St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2003.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19601-3146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 200237557 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3543 / 951 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 217 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19601-3146 |
| Document Number | 0000007955 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7955 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 MOSS ST READING PA 196013146, READING, PA 19601-3146 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Moss St was $779.
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 | $779.00 | $27,600 Land $8,000 Building $19,600 | $8,000 Land $8,000 |
| 2024 | $730.00 | $27,600 Land $8,000 Building $19,600 | |
| 1994 | $27,600 Land $8,000 Building $19,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Moss St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 217 Moss 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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