Berks County property record for 509 Barlow Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,147 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4398-20-91-7670 |
| Primary APN | 4398-20-91-7670 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,147 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,147 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 27049525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 BARLOW AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVEREDGE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
509 Barlow Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 BARLOW AVE, READING, PA 19601-1101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201713416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 509 BARLOW AVE, READING, PA 19601-1101 |
| Document Number | 0000013416 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017013416 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 BARLOW AVE, READING, PA 19601-1101 |
| Document Number | 0000013418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017013418 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17101 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Barlow Ave was $1,466.
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 | $1,466.00 | $66,100 Land $27,300 Building $38,800 | $27,300 Land $27,300 |
| 2024 | $1,251.00 | $66,100 Land $27,300 Building $38,800 | |
| 1994 | $66,100 Land $27,300 Building $38,800 |
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 509 Barlow 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 509 Barlow 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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