Berks County property record for 244 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 967 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $705 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5306-34-68-6569 |
| Primary APN | 5306-34-68-6569 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 967 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| 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 | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5061675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 S 3RD ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 348 S STERLEY ST, READING, PA 19607-2527 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201619244 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $705.00 (+6.66%) | $25,000 (-) Land $6,400 Building $18,600 | $6,400 (-74.4%) Land $6,400 |
| 2024 | $661.00 | $25,000 Land $6,400 Building $18,600 | |
| 1994 | $25,000 Land $6,400 Building $18,600 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 801 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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