1048 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1048 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Square Footage1,044 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$500 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,112.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-46-16-8057
Alternative APNs
  • 13-5317-46-16-8057
  • 13266250
  • 266250

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,044 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area216 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number13266250
Street Address1048 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 5317-46-16-8057

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1048 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 04, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
BEST ABSTRACT LLC, ABES ABSTRACT LLC
Jun 09, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 02, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202155291
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 04, 2021
Property Address1048 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218
Document Number0000055291
Instrument DateAug 25, 2021
Instrument2021055291
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyBEST ABSTRACT LLC, ABES ABSTRACT LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1048 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJun 09, 2017
Property Address1048 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2218
Document Number0000020866
Instrument DateJun 09, 2017
Instrument20866
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1048 BIRCH ST READING PA 196042218, READING, PA 19604-2218

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,112.00 (+6.62%)$39,400 (-) Land $15,000 Building $24,400$15,000 (-61.93%) Land $15,000
2024$1,043.00$39,400 Land $15,000 Building $24,400
1994$39,400 Land $15,000 Building $24,400

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