Berks County property record for 634 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,126 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-65-53-3679 |
| Primary APN | 5306-65-53-3679 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442850 |
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| Street Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE L BECHTEL ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5306-65-53-3679
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK INC |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 05, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202324398 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002301 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000015245 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615245 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000015245, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615245 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 07, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000024398 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023024398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,649.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000002301 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 634 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,126.00 (+6.63%) | $39,900 (-) Land $13,300 Building $26,600 | $13,300 (-66.67%) Land $13,300 |
| 2024 | $1,056.00 (-39.45%) | $39,900 (-) Land $13,300 Building $26,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,744.00 | $39,900 Land $13,300 Building $26,600 | |
| 1994 | $39,900 Land $13,300 Building $26,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110029001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 522 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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