Berks County property record for 1017 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $935 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $392 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-29-07-7920 |
| Primary APN | 5316-29-07-7920 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10326650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1017 COTTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1017 Cotton St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1017 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19602-2525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201143369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1017 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19602-2525 |
| Document Number | 0000025049 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023025049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1017 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19602-2525 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1017 Cotton St was $392.
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 | $392.00 | $13,900 Land $6,600 Building $7,300 | $6,600 Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $367.00 (-39.54%) | $13,900 (-) Land $6,600 Building $7,300 | |
| 2023 | $607.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,900 Land $6,600 Building $7,300 | |
| 1994 | $13,900 Land $6,600 Building $7,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1017 Cotton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 | 1 (1980) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1017 Cotton St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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