Berks County property record for 232 Taft Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,362 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5327-14-44-3431 |
| Primary APN | 5327-14-44-3431 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 232 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | READING GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 154&1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER ALSACE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 232 TAFT AVE, READING, PA 19606-1041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202314728 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 232 TAFT AVE, READING, PA 19606-1041 |
| Document Number | 0000014728 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023014728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 232 TAFT AVE, READING, PA 19606-1041 |
| Document Number | 0000014729 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023014729 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000014730 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023014730 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Alsace Township |
| Unified School District | Antietam School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,362.00 (+11%) | $60,300 (-) Land $22,100 Building $38,200 | $22,100 (-63.35%) Land $22,100 |
| 2024 | $1,227.00 | $60,300 Land $22,100 Building $38,200 | |
| 1994 | $60,300 Land $22,100 Building $38,200 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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: 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 | 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 403 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 |
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