Berks County property record for 631 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Jan 2021 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-65-53-8453 |
| Primary APN | 5306-65-53-8453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18568525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 631 PARK AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE/GEORGE I BECHTEL |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 156 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
631 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 631 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| May 30, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 631 PARK AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000001595 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024001595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1224 UNION ST, READING, PA 19604-1746 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 631 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 631 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000000222 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1224 UNION ST READING PA 196041746, READING, PA 19604-1746 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 631 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000027087 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 118 JEFFERSON ST READING PA 196012917, READING, PA 19601-2917 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 631 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000017779 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 UPLAND AVE READING PA 196112020, READING, PA 19611-2020 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 631 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19611-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000016857 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16857 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.24 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 211 N FRONT ST HARRISBURG PA 171011406, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1406 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 631 Park Ave was $1,357.
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 | $1,357.00 | $48,100 Land $20,700 Building $27,400 | $20,700 Land $20,700 |
| 2024 | $1,273.00 (-39.44%) | $48,100 (-) Land $20,700 Building $27,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,102.00 | $48,100 Land $20,700 Building $27,400 | |
| 1994 | $48,100 Land $20,700 Building $27,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 631 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 631 Park Ave 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 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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