509 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 509 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,373 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$100,000 (May 2001)
Tax Bill$1,792 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4398-20-92-2237

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4398-20-92-2237
Alternative APNs
  • 27-4398-20-92-2237
  • 27091700
  • 091700

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,373 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,373 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage TypeAttached
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number27091700
Street Address509 CURTIS AVE
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-1131
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionRIVEREDGE ACRES
Legal Block92
Legal Lot Number50
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionBERN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract10304

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address509 CURTIS AVE, READING, PA 19601-1131
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200128621
Deed Book / Page3342 / 545
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
County SubdivisionBern Township
Unified School DistrictSchuylkill Valley School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,792.00 (+17.05%) Homeowner's exemption$87,100 (-) Land $30,800 Building $56,300$30,800 (-64.64%) Land $30,800
2024$1,531.00$87,100 Land $30,800 Building $56,300
1994$87,100 Land $30,800 Building $56,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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