Berks County property record for 516 Martin Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,527 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4398-20-92-7170 |
| Primary APN | 4398-20-92-7170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 27088360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 MARTIN AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVEREDGE ACRE |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
516 Martin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 MARTIN AVE, READING, PA 19601-1153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| May 24, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GARY MENGEL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201836201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 516 MARTIN AVE, READING, PA 19601-1153 |
| Document Number | 0000036201 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018036201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 516 MARTIN AVE, READING, PA 19601-1153 |
| Document Number | 0000036202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018036202 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 516 MARTIN AVE, READING, PA 19601-1153 |
| Document Number | 0000016994 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16994 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $890.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2401 NOBLE ST WEST LAWN PA 196091660, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1660 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 516 MARTIN AVE, READING, PA 19601-1153 |
| Document Number | 0000018283 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2401 NOBLE ST WEST LAWN PA 196091660, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1660 |
| Document Number | 0000018283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18283 |
| Name | GARY MENGEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1070 RICK RD, READING, PA 19605-9300 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Martin Ave was $1,527 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 | $1,527.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,900 Land $29,400 Building $42,500 | $29,400 Land $29,400 |
| 2024 | $1,299.00 | $71,900 Land $29,400 Building $42,500 | |
| 1994 | $71,900 Land $29,400 Building $42,500 |
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 516 Martin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 516 Martin 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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