Berks County property record for 521 Summit Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,693 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-66-63-6578 |
| Primary APN | 5306-66-63-6578 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18653540 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | PT. 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 264 BARTLETT ST, READING, PA 19611-2009 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009502 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,693.00 (+6.65%) | $95,400 (-) Land $30,100 Building $65,300 | $30,100 (-68.45%) Land $30,100 |
| 2024 | $2,525.00 | $95,400 Land $30,100 Building $65,300 | |
| 1994 | $95,400 Land $30,100 Building $65,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 4 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 522 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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