Berks County property record for 429 Fairview St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,005 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-12-85-1130 |
| Primary APN | 5308-12-85-1130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66262700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 429 FAIRVIEW ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HYDE VILLA |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
429 Fairview St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 N 11TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3142 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202034332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 429 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19605-3131 |
| Document Number | 0000034332 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020034332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 429 FAIRVIEW STREET, TOWNSHIPO, PA |
| Document Number | 0000034333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020034333 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 429 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19605-3131 |
| Document Number | 0000027304 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27304 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 429 FAIRVIEW ST READING PA 196053131, READING, PA 19605-3131 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 429 Fairview St was $1,005.
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 | $1,005.00 | $67,000 Land $25,200 Building $41,800 | $25,200 Land $25,200 |
| 2024 | $941.00 | $67,000 Land $25,200 Building $41,800 | |
| 1994 | $67,000 Land $25,200 Building $41,800 |
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 429 Fairview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 429 Fairview 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 | 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 494 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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