Berks County property record for 402 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $229,900 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,929 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-17-12-6310 |
| Primary APN | 4396-17-12-6310 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,626 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80090902 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 LAWRENCE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN PARK |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 529 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 10905 |
402 Lawrence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 LAWRENCE AVE, READING, PA 19609-2306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202027945 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 1950 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1065000160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 402 LAWRENCE AVE, READING, PA 19609-2306 |
| Document Number | 0000027945 |
| Map Reference | MB 5A PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT OF BERKS CN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 402 LAWRENCE AVE, READING, PA 19609-2306 |
| Document Number | 0000027946 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027946 |
| Name | CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 Lawrence Ave was $1,929 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,929.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,100 Land $29,400 Building $70,700 | $29,400 Land $29,400 |
| 2024 | $1,714.00 | $100,100 Land $29,400 Building $70,700 | |
| 1994 | $100,100 Land $29,400 Building $70,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 402 Lawrence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 402 Lawrence 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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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