Berks County property record for 709 Crescent Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,767 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-75-82-7440 |
| Primary APN | 5308-75-82-7440 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| 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 | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17339675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
709 Crescent Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 1995.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 SPRUCEWOOD RD, VILLAS, NJ 08251-1449 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2641 / 564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 709 CRESCENT AVE, READING, PA 19605-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000025291 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021025291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 SHAKESPEARE DR, 313, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1725 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 730 TAYLOR RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1633 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Crescent Ave was $1,767.
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 | $1,767.00 | $62,600 Land $22,400 Building $40,200 | $22,400 Land $22,400 |
| 2024 | $1,657.00 | $62,600 Land $22,400 Building $40,200 | |
| 1994 | $62,600 Land $22,400 Building $40,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Crescent Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 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.
The area around 709 Crescent 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 | 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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