Berks County property record for 359 Hazel St, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,276 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-16-84-9209 |
| Primary APN | 5306-16-84-9209 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18423500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 359 HAZEL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-2054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87-96 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
359 Hazel St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 359 HAZEL ST, READING, PA 19611-2054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VISTA FCU |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200363412 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3843 / 1899 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063412 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 359 HAZEL ST, READING, PA 19611-2054 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018044425 |
| Name | VISTA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 6, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 359 HAZEL ST, READING, PA 19611-2054 |
| Document Number | 0000028692 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 359 HAZEL ST 18TH WARD READING PA 19611, READING, PA 19611 |
| Document Number | 0000028692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28692 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 6, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 359 Hazel St was $1,276 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,200 Land $17,300 Building $27,900 | $17,300 Land $17,300 |
| 2024 | $1,196.00 | $45,200 Land $17,300 Building $27,900 | |
| 1994 | $45,200 Land $17,300 Building $27,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 359 Hazel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 359 Hazel St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 386 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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