Berks County property record for 705 Crescent Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,750 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Second Mortgage Apr 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-75-82-7318 |
| Primary APN | 5308-75-82-7318 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17339625 |
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| Street Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHMONT |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Legal Lot Number | 255&2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Deed, Transfer KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage APRIL CROSSLEY ETAL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202410831 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO OF BERKS CNTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010833 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010833 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER |
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| Address | 213 N 5TH ST STE 1030, READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO OF BERKS CNTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000010832 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010832 |
| Name | FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 333 CHICAGO RD, PAW PAW, IL 61353 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000001321 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 62 WINGERT RD, READING, PA 19610-1950 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 705 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000036006 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $823.27 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 19 HOMRICH LN, MOHNTON, PA 19540-9142 |
| Document Number | 0000036007 |
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| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036007 |
| Name | APRIL CROSSLEY ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,750.00 (+6.64%) | $62,000 (-) Land $22,400 Building $39,600 | $22,400 (-63.87%) Land $22,400 |
| 2024 | $1,641.00 (-39.45%) | $62,000 (-) Land $22,400 Building $39,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,710.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,000 Land $22,400 Building $39,600 | |
| 1994 | $62,000 Land $22,400 Building $39,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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: 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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