237 Reading Ave, West Reading (Reading), PA 19611 Property Records

Berks County property record for 237 Reading Ave, West Reading, PA 19611

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$223,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$1,784 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-18-30-7414

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-18-30-7414
Alternative APNs
  • 93-5307-18-30-7414
  • 93102800
  • 102800

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,531 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number93102800
Street Address237 READING AVE
CityWEST READING
StatePA
Zip19611-1118
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionNORTHSIDE
Legal Block30
Legal Lot Number398
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST READING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract11200

Owner

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2025Deed, Transfer
Feb 1, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
KEYSTONE FUNDING INC
Nov 27, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC
Nov 27, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 18, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20224798
Prior Transfer DateMay 24, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000039338
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 21, 2025
Property Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118
Document Number0000032738
Instrument DateOct 15, 2025
Instrument2025032738
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118

February 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateFeb 1, 2022
Property Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118
Document Number0000004798
Instrument DateJan 31, 2022
Instrument2022004798
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2022
Title CompanySIGNATURE ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,230.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118

Mortgage

Document Number0000004799
DateFeb 1, 2022
Instrument2022004799
Lender
NameKEYSTONE FUNDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

November 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118
Document Number0000004364
Instrument DateNov 27, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 READING AVE WEST READING PA 196111118, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118

Mortgage

Document Number0000004364
DateFeb 4, 2020
Instrument4364
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 3, 2050
Interest
Rate3.87%

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address237 READING AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118
Document Number0000006537
Instrument DateNov 27, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 READING AVE WEST READING PA 196111118, WEST READING, PA 19611-1118

Mortgage

Document Number0000006537
DateFeb 21, 2020
Instrument6537
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 20, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityWest Reading Borough
Unified School DistrictWyomissing Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,784.00 (+3.96%)$75,900 (-) Land $20,300 Building $55,600$20,300 (-73.25%) Land $20,300
2025$1,716.00 (+5.47%)$75,900 (-) Land $20,300 Building $55,600
2024$1,627.00$75,900 Land $20,300 Building $55,600
1994$75,900 Land $20,300 Building $55,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1978–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 14
Most Recent ClaimJun 2019 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 8 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST READING BORO WATER
serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078
Water SourcePurchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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