Berks County property record for 225 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA 19606 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,642 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,563 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5327-18-20-9519 |
| Primary APN | 5327-18-20-9519 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 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 | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43010569 |
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| Street Address | 225 EMERALD AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNSIDE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5327-18-20-9519
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 EMERALD AVE, READING, PA 19606-1449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 09, 1974 |
| Deed Document Number | 20255294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,563.00 (+7.42%) | $98,700 (-) Land $30,400 Building $68,300 | $30,400 (-69.2%) Land $30,400 |
| 2024 | $1,455.00 | $98,700 Land $30,400 Building $68,300 | |
| 1994 | $98,700 Land $30,400 Building $68,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110121041, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| 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 Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 234 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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