Berks County property record for 503 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,697 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4398-20-92-0186 |
| Primary APN | 4398-20-92-0186 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 27099508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 CURTIS AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVEREDGE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
503 Curtis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201810909 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 503 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000010909 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018010909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7195 DALLAS PKWY, 7195, PLANO, TX 75024-4922 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000010910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018010910 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 503 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000043810 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43810 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7195 DALLAS PKWY PLANO TX 750244922, PLANO, TX 75024-4922 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Curtis Ave was $1,697 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Bern Township |
| Unified School District | Schuylkill Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,697.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,900 Land $31,500 Building $49,400 | $31,500 Land $31,500 |
| 2024 | $1,450.00 | $80,900 Land $31,500 Building $49,400 | |
| 1994 | $80,900 Land $31,500 Building $49,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Curtis Ave 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 503 Curtis 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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