Berks County property record for 505 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,593 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4398-20-92-1230 |
| Primary APN | 4398-20-92-1230 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 27016900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 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 | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1952 |
| Deed Document Number | 202037844 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 505 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000037844 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 505 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000037845 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037845 |
| Name | MLB RESIDENTIAL LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,593.00 (+18.09%) | $74,300 (+1.23%) Land $28,700 Building $45,600 | $28,700 (-60.9%) Land $28,700 |
| 2024 | $1,349.00 | $73,400 Land $28,700 Building $44,700 | |
| 1994 | $73,400 Land $28,700 Building $44,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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