Berks County property record for 824 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Construction Loan Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-59-74-5826 |
| Primary APN | 5307-59-74-5826 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14478550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 824 MADISON AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
824 Madison Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1239 ALSACE RD, READING, PA 19604-2030 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20269068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 824 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2530 |
| Document Number | 0000031833 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000031833, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631833 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 824 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2530 |
| Document Number | 0000009068 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026009068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1239 ALSACE RD, READING, PA 19604-2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 824 Madison Ave was $1,182, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $1,182.00 (+3.96%) | $41,900 (-) Land $9,000 Building $32,900 | $9,000 (-) Land $9,000 |
| 2025 | $1,137.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,900 (-) Land $9,000 Building $32,900 | $9,000 Land $9,000 |
| 2024 | $1,109.00 | $41,900 Land $9,000 Building $32,900 | |
| 1994 | $41,900 Land $9,000 Building $32,900 |
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 824 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 824 Madison Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 989 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures