Berks County property record for 223 S 3rd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,494 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,812 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-06-38-2996 |
| Primary APN | 5306-06-38-2996 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93007200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 S 3RD AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST SHORE ADD |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
223 S 3rd Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2016.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6247, READING, PA 19610-0247 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161731 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 223 S 3rd Ave was $1,812.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,812.00 | $77,100 Land $17,000 Building $60,100 | $17,000 Land $17,000 |
| 2024 | $1,653.00 | $77,100 Land $17,000 Building $60,100 | |
| 1994 | $77,100 Land $17,000 Building $60,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 S 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
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.
The area around 223 S 3rd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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