Berks County property record for 522 Pike St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,196 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-35-87-0759 |
| Primary APN | 5307-35-87-0759 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14600325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 PIKE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
522 Pike St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200692352 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5026 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 522 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 522 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Document Number | 0000025774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023025774 |
| Name | RIVERFRONT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 522 Pike St was $1,196 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,400 Land $12,000 Building $30,400 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $1,122.00 | $42,400 Land $12,000 Building $30,400 | |
| 1994 | $42,400 Land $12,000 Building $30,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 522 Pike St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 522 Pike St 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% 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 939 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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