Berks County property record for 231 Seidel St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,234 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5326-12-87-7128 |
| Primary APN | 5326-12-87-7128 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43030059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 SEIDEL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2896 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MARYWOOD SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
231 Seidel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1986.
Source: Berks County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SEIDEL ST, READING, PA 19606-2896 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1895 / 328 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 231 SEIDEL ST, READING, PA 19606-2896 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | DATA SEARCH INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045087 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019045087 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 231 Seidel St was $2,234 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,234.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,100 Land $37,200 Building $111,900 | $37,200 Land $37,200 |
| 2024 | $2,067.00 | $149,100 Land $37,200 Building $111,900 | |
| 1994 | $149,100 Land $37,200 Building $111,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Seidel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 231 Seidel St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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 | PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV private · serves 24,951 people · EPA ID PA3060088 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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