Berks County property record for 254 Ellery St, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,221 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Feb 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-58-63-9965 |
| Primary APN | 5306-58-63-9965 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18360385 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 ELLERY ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | TOBIAS KNOBLAUCH |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 ELLERY ST, READING, PA 19611-1906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RIVERFORK FCU |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202434791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 254 ELLERY ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1906 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000040307 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040307 |
| Name | RIVERFORK FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 254 ELLERY ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1906 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 ELLERY ST, READING, PA 19611-1906 |
| Document Number | 0000005352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005352 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 232 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 254 ELLERY ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1906 |
| Document Number | 0000034791 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024034791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | WELCOME HOME SETTLEMENTS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3177 |
| Document Number | 0000034792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024034792 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
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 | $2,221.00 (+6.63%) | $78,700 (-) Land $21,900 Building $56,800 | $21,900 (-72.17%) Land $21,900 |
| 2024 | $2,083.00 | $78,700 Land $21,900 Building $56,800 | |
| 1994 | $78,700 Land $21,900 Building $56,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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 | None beyond 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 | 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 522 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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