Berks County property record for 522 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,082 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,500 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,357 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-81-1855 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-81-1855 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,082 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 7362825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 ELM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-75-81-1855
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3376 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 09, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 09, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200720274 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5107 / 1941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,357.00 (+6.6%) | $48,100 (-) Land $9,300 Building $38,800 | $9,300 (-80.67%) Land $9,300 |
| 2024 | $1,273.00 | $48,100 Land $9,300 Building $38,800 | |
| 1994 | $48,100 Land $9,300 Building $38,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110013003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 999 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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