1026 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1026 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 824 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$8,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$796 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5317-46-15-8954

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-46-15-8954
Alternative APNs
  • 13-5317-46-15-8954
  • 13265750
  • 265750

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area824 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number13265750
Street Address1026 BIRCH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19604-2218
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block15
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract700

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address950 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2308
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 20, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201831545
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateSep 11, 2018
Property Address1026 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218
Document Number0000031545
Instrument DateSep 10, 2018
Instrument31545
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2018
Title CompanyCONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$80.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address950 N 8TH ST READING PA 196042308, READING, PA 19604-2308

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$796.00 (+6.7%)$28,200 (-) Land $15,000 Building $13,200$15,000 (-46.81%) Land $15,000
2024$746.00$28,200 Land $15,000 Building $13,200
1994$28,200 Land $15,000 Building $13,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within 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 SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 2,116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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