Berks County property record for 486 Paul St, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,181 (2017) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-19-71-2539 |
| Primary APN | 5306-19-71-2539 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18569700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 486 PAUL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT:86-88 P BLK:71 CITY/MUNI/TWP:CITY OF READING MAP REF:530619 |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86-88 P |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1140 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
486 Paul St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2013.
Source: Berks County records, as of December 13, 2018
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 SAINT BERNARDINE ST, READING, PA 19607-1737 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 0201322546 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of November 1, 2016
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
FEMA maps place 486 Paul St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 486 Paul St 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 153 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 |
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