Berks County property record for 717 Wayne Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,770 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-05-09-8444 |
| Primary APN | 5306-05-09-8444 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93146200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 WAYNE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
717 Wayne Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 WAYNE AVE, READING, PA 19611-1408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202528473 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 717 WAYNE AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000028473 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025028473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, PLATINUM HOME SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 WAYNE AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000028474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025028474 |
| Name | EMM LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 717 Wayne Ave was $1,770, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $1,770.00 (+4%) | $75,300 (-) Land $18,800 Building $56,500 | $18,800 (-) Land $18,800 |
| 2025 | $1,702.00 (+5.45%) | $75,300 (-) Land $18,800 Building $56,500 | $18,800 Land $18,800 |
| 2024 | $1,614.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,300 Land $18,800 Building $56,500 | |
| 1994 | $75,300 Land $18,800 Building $56,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 717 Wayne Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2012 · 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 717 Wayne 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 |
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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 | 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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