Berks County property record for 1024 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
| Square Footage | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Last Sale | $9,900 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $592.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5317-46-15-8953 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 13265700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1024 BIRCH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2218 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5317-46-15-8953
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 EVANS AVE, READING, PA 19608-1315 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201250581 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017521 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1024 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000023345 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144,430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Tax (Full/Partial Unknown) |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 16 LYNBROOK CT, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309-4511 |
| Document Number | 0000023346, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623346 |
| Name | BFF LENDING SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $592.00 (+6.67%) | $21,000 (-) Land $9,100 Building $11,900 | $9,100 (-56.67%) Land $9,100 |
| 2024 | $555.00 | $21,000 Land $9,100 Building $11,900 | |
| 1994 | $21,000 Land $9,100 Building $11,900 |
1024 Birch St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with indirect wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 43rd in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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