Berks County property record for 3000 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,169 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,288 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-11-56-7048 |
| Primary APN | 5308-11-56-7048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,169 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 308 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66034400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3000 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
3000 Centre Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3000 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19605-2438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2857 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3000 Centre Ave was $1,288 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,800 Land $54,000 Building $31,800 | $54,000 Land $54,000 |
| 2024 | $1,205.00 | $85,800 Land $54,000 Building $31,800 | |
| 1994 | $85,800 Land $54,000 Building $31,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3000 Centre Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2020–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 3000 Centre Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 89 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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