1040 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1040 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage750 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Last Sale$355,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$1,084.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-46-16-8052
Alternative APNs
  • 13-5317-46-16-8052
  • 266100

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area750 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite Exterior
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1040 BIRCH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19604-2218
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block16
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2010
Census Tract700

Owner

Source: Berks County records · APN 5317-46-16-8052

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address19 BURCHELL BLVD, BAY SHORE, NY 11706-7318
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 19, 2023Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
DIAMOND CU
Jul 31, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
STRIVE SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202311055
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateApr 19, 2023
Property Address1040 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218
Document Number0000011055
Instrument DateApr 12, 2023
Instrument2023011055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 04, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,550.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address29 WHITE OAK LN, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309-1946

Mortgage

Document Number0000011056
DateApr 19, 2023
Instrument2023011056
Lender
NameDIAMOND CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueApr 12, 2033

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJul 31, 2020
Property Address1040 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218
Document Number0000025639
Instrument DateJul 08, 2020
Instrument25639
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2020
Title CompanySTRIVE SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$190.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address274 PERIMETER ST HOLBROOK NY 117413822, HOLBROOK, NY 11741-3822

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,084.00 (+6.69%)$38,400 (-) Land $20,200 Building $18,200$20,200 (-47.4%) Land $20,200
2024$1,016.00$38,400 Land $20,200 Building $18,200
1994$38,400 Land $20,200 Building $18,200

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