Berks County property record for 306 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,751 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-17-11-3518 |
| Primary APN | 4396-17-11-3518 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80002000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 306 AMHERST AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-2408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRY E HETTINGER |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 10905 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 AMHERST AVE, READING, PA 19609-2408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201434013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Spring Township |
| Unified School District | Wilson School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,751.00 (+12.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,000 (-) Land $30,500 Building $57,500 | $30,500 (-65.34%) Land $30,500 |
| 2024 | $1,553.00 | $88,000 Land $30,500 Building $57,500 | |
| 1994 | $88,000 Land $30,500 Building $57,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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