Berks County property record for 617 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,041 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,300 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $536 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-43-87-5498 |
| Primary APN | 5306-43-87-5498 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,041 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2447050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 LAUREL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 WHEATLAND DR, DENVER, PA 17517-9610 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Apr 9, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201910593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 617 LAUREL ST, READING, PA 19602-2756 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021590 |
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| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020021590 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 617 LAUREL ST, READING, PA 19602-2756 |
| Document Number | 0000010593 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $383.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 LAUREL ST READING PA 196022756, READING, PA 19602-2756 |
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 | $536.00 (+6.56%) | $19,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $12,400 | $6,600 (-65.26%) Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $503.00 | $19,000 Land $6,600 Building $12,400 | |
| 1994 | $19,000 Land $6,600 Building $12,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 13 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 479 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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