Berks County property record for 848 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1808 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $909 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-47-35-6018 |
| Primary APN | 5307-47-35-6018 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1808 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1808 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15632550 |
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| Street Address | 848 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 848 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202019547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 848 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000019547 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE LLC, EDGE ABS INDEPENDENCE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 848 SCHUYLKILL AVE READING PA 196012320, READING, PA 19601-2320 |
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 | $909.00 (+6.69%) | $32,200 (-) Land $13,000 Building $19,200 | $13,000 (-59.63%) Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $852.00 | $32,200 Land $13,000 Building $19,200 | |
| 1994 | $32,200 Land $13,000 Building $19,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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