Berks County property record for 1016 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $971 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-49-55-8980 |
| Primary APN | 5307-49-55-8980 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| 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 | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15577825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1016 PEAR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
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.
1016 Pear St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Berks County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1016 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200639241 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4863 / 12 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1016 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000032549 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK, SERVICELINK TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1016 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000032549, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632549 |
| Name | PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 7, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1016 Pear St was $971 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $971.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,400 Land $9,000 Building $25,400 | $9,000 Land $9,000 |
| 2024 | $910.00 | $34,400 Land $9,000 Building $25,400 | |
| 1994 | $34,400 Land $9,000 Building $25,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1016 Pear St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 Claims | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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.
The area around 1016 Pear St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,993 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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