Berks County property record for 615 Crescent Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,012 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5308-75-82-5229 |
| Primary APN | 5308-75-82-5229 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 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 | 17339350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 615 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-3011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
615 Crescent Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202414474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 615 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3011 |
| Document Number | 0000036481 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036481 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | WYOMISSING ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3105 GARFIELD AVE, READING, PA 19605-2153 |
| Document Number | 0000036482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036482 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 615 Crescent Ave was $2,012.
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 | $2,012.00 | $71,300 Land $22,400 Building $48,900 | $22,400 Land $22,400 |
| 2024 | $1,887.00 (-39.44%) | $71,300 (-) Land $22,400 Building $48,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,300 Land $22,400 Building $48,900 | |
| 1994 | $71,300 Land $22,400 Building $48,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 615 Crescent Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · 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 615 Crescent Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 361 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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