Berks County property record for 838 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $776 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-59-74-5927 |
| Primary APN | 5307-59-74-5927 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14478900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 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 |
838 Madison Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2002.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 67 LINREE AVE, READING, PA 19606-9075 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200226463 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3519 / 808 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 838 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 LINREE AVE, READING, PA 19606-9075 |
| Document Number | 0000007038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007038 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MALVERN, PA 19355 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Madison Ave was $776.
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 | $776.00 | $27,500 Land $8,000 Building $19,500 | $8,000 Land $8,000 |
| 2024 | $728.00 | $27,500 Land $8,000 Building $19,500 | |
| 1994 | $27,500 Land $8,000 Building $19,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 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 838 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.
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