Berks County property record for 636 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,900 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,558 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-65-53-3657 |
| Primary APN | 5306-65-53-3657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| 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 | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 636 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE/GEORGE BECHTEL |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
636 Lancaster Ave is owned by a company that bought it in June 2005.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200533694 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4604 / 1822 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 636 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1636 |
| Document Number | 0000020338 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025020338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6032 80TH AVE # AVE1, AVE1, GLENDALE, NY 11385-6083 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6032 80TH AVE # 1, 1, GLENDALE, NY 11385-6083 |
| Document Number | 0000020339 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025020339 |
| Name | INVESTOR MORTGAGE FINANCE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 636 Lancaster Ave was $1,558.
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 | $1,558.00 | $55,200 Land $20,700 Building $34,500 | $20,700 Land $20,700 |
| 2024 | $1,461.00 | $55,200 Land $20,700 Building $34,500 | |
| 1994 | $55,200 Land $20,700 Building $34,500 |
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 636 Lancaster 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.
The area around 636 Lancaster Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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