Berks County property record for 624 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,902 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,916 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-43-87-6334 |
| Primary APN | 5306-43-87-6334 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,902 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,933 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,933 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02447225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 624 LAUREL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2755 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Subdivision | READING |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
624 Laurel St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 W BROAD ST, READING, PA 19607-2500 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3147 / 707 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 624 LAUREL ST, READING, PA 19602-2755 |
| Document Number | 0000031582 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 W BROAD ST SHILLINGTON PA 196072500, SHILLINGTON, PA 19607-2500 |
| Document Number | 0000031582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31582 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 624 Laurel St was $1,916.
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 | $1,916.00 | $67,900 Land $11,000 Building $56,900 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $1,797.00 | $67,900 Land $11,000 Building $56,900 | |
| 1994 | $67,900 Land $11,000 Building $56,900 |
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 624 Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 624 Laurel St 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 | 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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