Berks County property record for 243 New Castle Dr, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,378 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5305-13-04-0522 |
| Primary APN | 5305-13-04-0522 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39171243 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 NEW CASTLE DR |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | DEVELOPMENT/OVERBROOK |
| Legal Block | 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMRU |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 NEW CASTLE DR, READING, PA 19607-2828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1984 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1856 / 316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Cumru Township |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,378.00 (+24.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,100 (-) Land $40,800 Building $129,300 | $40,800 (-76.01%) Land $40,800 |
| 2024 | $2,706.00 | $170,100 Land $40,800 Building $129,300 | |
| 1994 | $170,100 Land $40,800 Building $129,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · 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.
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 | SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH serves 13,300 people · EPA ID PA3060067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Dec 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 195 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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