654 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 654 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$35,990 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$632 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-56-43-1955

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-56-43-1955
Alternative APNs
  • 15-5307-56-43-1955
  • 15630400
  • 630400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,196 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number15630400
Street Address654 SCHUYLKILL AVE
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-2640
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block43
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract1100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Queen Anne Historic District
listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address40 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1016
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 11, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20179250
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateMar 15, 2017
Property Address654 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2640
Document Number0000009250
Instrument DateMar 15, 2017
Instrument9250
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2017
Title CompanyABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$359.90
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address40 S 5TH ST READING PA 196021016, READING, PA 19602-1016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$632.00 (+6.58%)$22,400 (-) Land $7,900 Building $14,500$7,900 (-64.73%) Land $7,900
2024$593.00$22,400 Land $7,900 Building $14,500
1994$22,400 Land $7,900 Building $14,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–1983)
Most Recent ClaimDec 1983 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,993 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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