Berks County property record for 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,374 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-65-53-1722 |
| Primary APN | 5306-65-53-1722 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18443100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 653 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | READING |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
653 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 653 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITADEL SERVICING CORPORATION |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20168274 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 653 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1635 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | SAFEGUARD PROPERTY TRANSFER INC, SAFEGUARD PROP TRANSFER INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1047 |
| Document Number | 0000037078 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037078 |
| Name | CITADEL SERVICING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 653 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1635 |
| Document Number | 0000043364 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 653 LANCASTER AVE READING PA 196111635, READING, PA 19611-1635 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 653 Lancaster Ave was $1,374.
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 | $1,374.00 | $48,700 Land $16,100 Building $32,600 | $16,100 Land $16,100 |
| 2024 | $1,289.00 | $48,700 Land $16,100 Building $32,600 | |
| 1994 | $48,700 Land $16,100 Building $32,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 653 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · other causes |
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 653 Lancaster 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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