Berks County property record for 520 Barlow Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-17-01-1781 |
| Primary APN | 5308-17-01-1781 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 520 BARLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVEREDGE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
520 Barlow Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1948 PERKIOMENVILLE RD, HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438-1326 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 520 BARLOW AVE, READING, PA 19601-1178 |
| Document Number | 0000022126 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023022126 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1948 PERKIOMENVILLE RD, HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438-1326 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 BARLOW AVE, READING, PA 19601-1178 |
| Document Number | 0000023497 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 520 BARLOW AVE READING PA 196011178, READING, PA 19601-1178 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Barlow Ave was $1,635.
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 | $1,635.00 | $75,100 Land $28,000 Building $47,100 | $28,000 Land $28,000 |
| 2024 | $1,400.00 (-52.99%) | $75,100 (-) Land $28,000 Building $47,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,978.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,100 Land $28,000 Building $47,100 | |
| 1994 | $75,100 Land $28,000 Building $47,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Barlow 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 520 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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