Berks County property record for 523 Frontier Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-17-01-3449 |
| Primary APN | 5308-17-01-3449 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 27021515 |
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| Street Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVEREDGE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 146 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5308-17-01-3449
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage LEX INSURANCE & SURETY BONDS LLC |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 05, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 05, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202422903 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Document Number | 0000044201 |
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| Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044201 |
| Name | LEX INSURANCE & SURETY BONDS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Document Number | 0000050189 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020050189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000050190 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020050190 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Document Number | 0000011417 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017011417 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 523 FRONTIER AVE, READING, PA 19601-1145 |
| Document Number | 0000011418 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017011418 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2047 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Bern Township |
| Unified School District | Schuylkill Valley School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,578.00 (+16.72%) | $71,300 (-) Land $28,700 Building $42,600 | $28,700 (-59.75%) Land $28,700 |
| 2024 | $1,352.00 | $71,300 Land $28,700 Building $42,600 | |
| 1994 | $71,300 Land $28,700 Building $42,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 247 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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