947 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 947 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1 ba · 2,017 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$91,900 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,160 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5307-51-75-6545`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5307-51-75-6545`
Alternative APNs	`14-5307-51-75-6545` `14479925` `479925`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,017 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood
Porch	Open Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14479925
Street Address	947 MADISON AVE
City	READING
State	PA
Zip	19601-2111
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block	75
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Township / Civil Division	READING
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	400

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 4, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SERVICELINK
Aug 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Sep 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 5, 2018	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FLANAGAN STATE BANK
May 1, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WEALTHSTONE INVESTMENTS LLC
Dec 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201838525
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2026
Property Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Document Number	0000025472
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2026
Instrument	202625472
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025472,
Date	Aug 4, 2026
Instrument	202625472

Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	267 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Interest

Rate	6.46%
Max Rate	-1%

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028401
Date	Aug 18, 2020
Instrument	2020028401

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	339 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035979
Date	Sep 8, 2022
Instrument	2022035979

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	314 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Nov 5, 2018
Property Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Document Number	0000038525
Map Reference	DOC217044650
Instrument Date	Oct 17, 2018
Instrument	2018038525
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2021
Title Company	SPECIALTY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038526
Date	Nov 5, 2018
Instrument	2018038526

Lender

Name	FLANAGAN STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Document Number	0000014361
Instrument Date	May 1, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2018
Title Company	STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	947 MADISON AVE READING PA 196012111, READING, PA 19601-2111

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014361
Date	May 2, 2018
Instrument	14361

Lender

Name	WEALTHSTONE INVESTMENTS LLC
Address	1514 ECKERT AVE, READING, PA 19602-1401

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Dec 1, 2017
Property Address	947 MADISON AVE, READING, PA 19601-2111
Document Number	0000044650
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2017
Instrument	44650
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$225.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	303 SUMMIT AVE WEST READING PA 196112074, WEST READING, PA 19611-2074

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Berks County
Municipality	Reading City
Unified School District	Reading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,160.00 (+6.62%) Homeowner's exemption	$41,100 (-) Land $9,600 Building $31,500	$9,600 (-76.64%) Land $9,600
2024	$1,088.00	$41,100 Land $9,600 Building $31,500
1994			$41,100 Land $9,600 Building $31,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 939 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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