Berks County property record for 706 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $142,900 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,515 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-17-10-0187 |
| Primary APN | 5307-17-10-0187 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 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 |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93094000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 706 PENN AVE |
| City | WEST READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WYOMISSING HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
706 Penn Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 930 PENN AVE, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-3017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200620144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4805 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 706 Penn Ave was $2,515.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,515.00 | $107,000 Land $52,000 Building $55,000 | $52,000 Land $52,000 |
| 2024 | $2,294.00 | $107,000 Land $52,000 Building $55,000 | |
| 1994 | $107,000 Land $52,000 Building $55,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 Penn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 706 Penn 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 |
|---|
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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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