Berks County property record for 438 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,802 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,425 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-9588 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-9588 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18441600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-21 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
438 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200460721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4119 / 430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 438 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1632 |
| Document Number | 0000032868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025032868 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2101 STATE HILL RD, WYOMISSING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2040 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 438 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1632 |
| Document Number | 0000031362 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023031362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1632 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Lancaster Ave was $1,425.
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 | $1,425.00 | $50,500 Land $17,700 Building $32,800 | $17,700 Land $17,700 |
| 2024 | $1,336.00 (-39.47%) | $50,500 (-) Land $17,700 Building $32,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,207.00 | $50,500 Land $17,700 Building $32,800 | |
| 1994 | $50,500 Land $17,700 Building $32,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Lancaster Ave 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 438 Lancaster Ave 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 | 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 | 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 522 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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