Berks County property record for 396 Pine St, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-06-28-8334 |
| Primary APN | 5306-06-28-8334 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93097500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 PINE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
396 Pine St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 1982.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 PINE ST, READING, PA 19611-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 1982 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 1982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1811 / 1133 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 396 PINE ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020115 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022020115 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 396 Pine St was $1,664 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,800 Land $18,800 Building $52,000 | $18,800 Land $18,800 |
| 2024 | $1,518.00 | $70,800 Land $18,800 Building $52,000 | |
| 1994 | $70,800 Land $18,800 Building $52,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Pine St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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.
The area around 396 Pine St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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