1049 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1049 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage1,116 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$115,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$1,030.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-46-16-9190
Alternative APNs
  • 13-5317-46-16-9190
  • 13266275
  • 266275

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,116 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number13266275
Street Address1049 BIRCH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19604-2217
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block16
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2001
Census Tract700

Owner

Source: Berks County records · APN 5317-46-16-9190

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1049 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2217
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 05, 2022Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 15, 2019Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
VISIONS FCU
Oct 15, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 05, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 05, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202239548
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 05, 2022
Property Address1049 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2217
Document Number0000039548
Instrument DateSep 30, 2022
Instrument2022039548
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyKEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,150.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1049 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2217

Mortgage

Document Number0000039549
DateOct 05, 2022
Instrument2022039549
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number0000039550
DateOct 05, 2022
Instrument2022039550
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressREADING, PA 19601
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 15, 2019
Property Address1049 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2217
Document Number0000035551
Instrument DateOct 03, 2019
Instrument2019035551
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2021
Title CompanyEDGE ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address1049 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2217

Mortgage

Document Number0000035552
DateOct 15, 2019
Instrument2019035552
Lender
NameVISIONS FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2049

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 15, 2018
Property Address1049 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2217
Document Number0000035774
Instrument DateOct 05, 2018
Instrument35774
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2018
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$73.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1435 LACROSSE AVE READING PA 196072125, READING, PA 19607-2125

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 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$1,030.00 (+6.63%)$36,500 (-) Land $15,000 Building $21,500$15,000 (-58.9%) Land $15,000
2024$966.00$36,500 Land $15,000 Building $21,500
1994$36,500 Land $15,000 Building $21,500

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