Berks County property record for 2301 Hoffer Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,812 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-16-82-9576 |
| Primary APN | 5308-16-82-9576 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17427925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2301 HOFFER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-3023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHMONT |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Legal Lot Number | 446 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
2301 Hoffer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2301 HOFFER AVE, READING, PA 19605-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2301 HOFFER AVE, READING, PA 19605-3023 |
| Document Number | 0000043252 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 2301 HOFFER AVE, READING, PA 19605-3023 |
| Document Number | 0000043253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043253 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2301 Hoffer Ave was $1,812.
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 | $1,812.00 | $64,200 Land $19,600 Building $44,600 | $19,600 Land $19,600 |
| 2024 | $1,699.00 | $64,200 Land $19,600 Building $44,600 | |
| 1994 | $64,200 Land $19,600 Building $44,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2301 Hoffer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2301 Hoffer 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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