Berks County property record for 508 Moss St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $739 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-61-03-2122 |
| Primary APN | 5317-61-03-2122 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11509075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 508 MOSS ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
508 Moss St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20188912 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 508 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Document Number | 0000008912 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Document Number | 0000008913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008913 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Number | 0000008914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008914 |
| Name | HOME LENDING COLLABORATIVE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 508 Moss St was $739.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $739.00 | $26,200 Land $8,000 Building $18,200 | $8,000 Land $8,000 |
| 2024 | $693.00 | $26,200 Land $8,000 Building $18,200 | |
| 1994 | $26,200 Land $8,000 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 Moss St 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 508 Moss 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 2,831 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 |
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