Berks County property record for 717 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 963 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $113,190 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $141 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-44-97-1417 |
| Primary APN | 5306-44-97-1417 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2447550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 LAUREL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2717 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 LAUREL ST, READING, PA 19602-2718 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200810395 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5312 / 763 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $141.00 (+6.82%) | $5,000 (-) Land $5,000 | $5,000 (-) Land $5,000 |
| 2024 | $132.00 (-39.45%) | $5,000 (-) Land $5,000 | |
| 2023 | $218.00 | $5,000 Land $5,000 | |
| 1994 | $5,000 Land $5,000 |
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 Claims | 4 (1978–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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