Berks County property record for 624 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,538 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-53-4727 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-53-4727 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202328479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093683 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000034574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022034574 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 4, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000028479 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023028479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000028480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023028480 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 624 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000034056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019034056 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
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 | $1,538.00 (+6.66%) | $54,500 (-) Land $17,900 Building $36,600 | $17,900 (-67.16%) Land $17,900 |
| 2024 | $1,442.00 (-39.46%) | $54,500 (-) Land $17,900 Building $36,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,382.00 | $54,500 Land $17,900 Building $36,600 | |
| 1994 | $54,500 Land $17,900 Building $36,600 |
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 Claims | 4 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| 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 522 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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