Berks County property record for 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,440 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $401,500 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5336-14-43-8057 |
| Primary APN | 5336-14-43-8057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,440 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 48,352 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 486 PENNSYLVANIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-9066 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | EXETER |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 12107 |
486 Pennsylvania Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 486 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, READING, PA 19606-9066 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235075 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014835 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 486 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, READING, PA 19606-9066 |
| Document Number | 0000005075 |
| Map Reference | MB 243 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | GERMANTOWN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,015.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 486 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, READING, PA 19606-9066 |
| Document Number | 0000005076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005076 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 486 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, READING, PA 19606-9066 |
| Document Number | 0000014835 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 486 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING PA 196069066, READING, PA 19606-9066 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 486 Pennsylvania Ave was $2,532.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,532.00 | $169,200 Land $70,800 Building $98,400 | $70,800 Land $70,800 |
| 2024 | $2,341.00 | $169,200 Land $70,800 Building $98,400 | |
| 1994 | $169,200 Land $70,800 Building $98,400 |
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 486 Pennsylvania Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2021–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 486 Pennsylvania 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 | 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 GLEN ALSACE DIV private · serves 24,951 people · EPA ID PA3060088 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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