Berks County property record for 616 Beach St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,600 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,723 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5309-17-20-4012 |
| Primary APN | 5309-17-20-4012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66020342 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 616 BEACH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINS ACRES SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 324 ROTHERMEL BLVD, READING, PA 19605-1635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage MARTIN FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201928271 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 1981 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1809000646 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 616 BEACH ST, READING, PA 19605-1502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY, SENTRY ABSTRACT CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000013285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013285 |
| Name | CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 616 BEACH ST, READING, PA 19605-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000028271 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,386.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 ROTHERMEL BLVD READING PA 196051635, READING, PA 19605-1635 |
| Document Number | 28272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28272 |
| Name | MARTIN FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 MILLWAY RD, LITITZ, PA 17543-8535 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Rate | 15% |
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| Document Number | 28273, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28273 |
| Name | PYLE BRYAN C |
|---|---|
| Address | 1728 N 16TH ST, READING, PA 19604-1620 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 616 BEACH ST, READING, PA 19605-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000006006 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6006 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 601 PENN ST READING PA 196013544, READING, PA 19601-3544 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,723.00 (+6.89%) | $114,800 (-) Land $36,500 Building $78,300 | $36,500 (-68.21%) Land $36,500 |
| 2024 | $1,612.00 | $114,800 Land $36,500 Building $78,300 | |
| 1994 | $114,800 Land $36,500 Building $78,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 383 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 |
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