Berks County property record for 224 Laurel Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,439 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,844 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-08-78-9887 |
| Primary APN | 5316-08-78-9887 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,439 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,439 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 64900104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 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 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 LAUREL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202526549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 224 LAUREL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000026549 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 224 LAUREL AVE, MOUNT PENN, PA 19606-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000026550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026550 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
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 | $2,844.00 (+532%) | $89,300 (-) Land $37,200 Building $52,100 | $37,200 (-58.34%) Land $37,200 |
| 2024 | $450.00 | $89,300 Land $37,200 Building $52,100 | |
| 1994 | $89,300 Land $37,200 Building $52,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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