Berks County property record for 531 S 17th St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,196 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-40-47-4484 |
| Primary APN | 5316-40-47-4484 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16230450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 S 17TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
531 S 17th St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 ELDER AVE, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621-1112 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202411056 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 531 S 17TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2607 |
| Document Number | 0000033997 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2005005156 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023033997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | PREMIER SETTLEMENTS INC, PREMIER SETTLEMENTS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $830.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 EIDER AVE, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621-1112 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 531 S 17th St was $1,196.
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 | $42,400 Land $17,500 Building $24,900 | $17,500 Land $17,500 |
| 2024 | $1,122.00 (-39.45%) | $42,400 (-) Land $17,500 Building $24,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,853.00 | $42,400 Land $17,500 Building $24,900 | |
| 1994 | $42,400 Land $17,500 Building $24,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 S 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 531 S 17th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 1,753 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 |
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