Berks County property record for 579 Marshall Ave, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,812 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-20-91-9079 |
| Primary APN | 5317-20-91-9079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 23129300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 579 MARSHALL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER ALSACE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
579 Marshall Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 MARSHALL AVE, READING, PA 19606-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200548083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4646 / 2141 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 579 Marshall Ave was $1,812.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Alsace Township |
| Unified School District | Antietam School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,812.00 | $81,900 Land $24,500 Building $57,400 | $24,500 Land $24,500 |
| 2024 | $1,631.00 | $81,900 Land $24,500 Building $57,400 | |
| 1994 | $81,900 Land $24,500 Building $57,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 579 Marshall Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 579 Marshall Ave 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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 541 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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