Berks County property record for 44 Montello Rd, Reading, PA 19608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4376-19-61-5656 |
| Primary APN | 4376-19-61-5656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Pole Barn | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 80357005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 MONTELLO RD |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19608-1516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTELLO |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 10804 |
44 Montello Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 MONTELLO RD, READING, PA 19608-1516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer PROSPERITY ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202334663 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 44 MONTELLO RD, READING, PA 19608-1516 |
| Document Number | 0000005193 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,201.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 44 MONTELLO RD, READING, PA 19608-1516 |
| Document Number | 0000005194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005194 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 44 MONTELLO RD, READING, PA 19608-1516 |
| Document Number | 0000034663 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023034663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | PROSPERITY ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 LUDLOW LN, FELTON, DE 19943-1765 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1435 LACROSSE AVE, READING, PA 19607-2125 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Montello Rd was $1,544.
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 | $1,544.00 | $70,400 Land $21,600 Building $48,800 | $21,600 Land $21,600 |
| 2024 | $1,015.00 (-64.63%) | $70,400 (-) Land $21,600 Building $48,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,870.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,400 Land $21,600 Building $48,800 | |
| 1994 | $70,400 Land $21,600 Building $48,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Montello Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 44 Montello Rd 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 | PAW PENN DISTRICT private · serves 28,508 people · EPA ID PA3060069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 126 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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