Berks County property record for 257 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,120 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $282 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-74-61-8817 |
| Primary APN | 5307-74-61-8817 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06056750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 N 3RD ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1505 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 FISCHER LN, READING, PA 19601-2948 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $282.00 (+6.82%) | $10,000 (-) Land $10,000 | $10,000 (-) Land $10,000 |
| 2024 | $264.00 | $10,000 Land $10,000 | |
| 1994 | $10,000 Land $10,000 |
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 Claims | 2 (2003–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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