Berks County property record for 834 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,378 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,628 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-58-64-6924 |
| Primary APN | 5307-58-64-6924 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,378 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 834 CENTRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-58-64-6924
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 843 N 3RD ST, READING, PA 19601-2505 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2023 | Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| May 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 05, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202322541 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 834 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2550 |
| Document Number | 0000022541 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023022541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 843 N 3RD ST # 1, 1, READING, PA 19601-2505 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 834 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2550 |
| Document Number | 0000032528 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017032528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 834 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2550 |
| Document Number | 0000032529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017032529 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 834 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2550 |
| Document Number | 0000016895 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $610.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 SCOTLAND DR READING PA 196069019, READING, PA 19606-9019 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,628.00 (+6.66%) | $93,100 (-) Land $13,800 Building $79,300 | $13,800 (-85.18%) Land $13,800 |
| 2024 | $2,464.00 (-39.44%) | $93,100 (-) Land $13,800 Building $79,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,069.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,100 Land $13,800 Building $79,300 | |
| 1994 | $93,100 Land $13,800 Building $79,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 1,993 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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