Berks County property record for 503 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,952 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4396-17-02-9479 |
| Primary APN | 4396-17-02-9479 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 494 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 80003020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 AMHERST AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19609-2315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN PARK ADD 04 |
| Legal Block | 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10905 |
503 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 AMHERST AVE, READING, PA 19609-2315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153030 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 503 AMHERST AVE, READING, PA 19609-2315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000017302 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020017302 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Amherst Ave was $1,952 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,952.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,600 Land $34,100 Building $66,500 | $34,100 Land $34,100 |
| 2024 | $1,735.00 | $100,600 Land $34,100 Building $66,500 | |
| 1994 | $100,600 Land $34,100 Building $66,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Amherst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 503 Amherst Ave is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH serves 13,300 people · EPA ID PA3060067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Dec 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 515 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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