Berks County property record for 229 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $587 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-74-61-8642 |
| Primary APN | 5307-74-61-8642 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6056475 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 N 3RD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-74-61-8642
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 N 3RD ST, READING, PA 19601-3212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201028415 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071604 |
| 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 |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $587.00 (+6.73%) | $20,800 (-) Land $7,000 Building $13,800 | $7,000 (-66.35%) Land $7,000 |
| 2024 | $550.00 | $20,800 Land $7,000 Building $13,800 | |
| 1994 | $20,800 Land $7,000 Building $13,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 1,382 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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