Berks County property record for 1053 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,095 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-49-56-7252 |
| Primary APN | 5307-49-56-7252 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,019 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15046800 |
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| Street Address | 1053 N FRONT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1053 N Front St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1053 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-1401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202318191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1053 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-1401 |
| Document Number | 0000018191 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1053 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-1401 |
| Document Number | 0000018194 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018194 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0000018192 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018192 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MALVERN, PA 19355 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1053 N Front St was $1,095.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,095.00 | $38,800 Land $7,900 Building $30,900 | $7,900 Land $7,900 |
| 2024 | $1,027.00 (-39.45%) | $38,800 (-) Land $7,900 Building $30,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,696.00 | $38,800 Land $7,900 Building $30,900 | |
| 1994 | $38,800 Land $7,900 Building $30,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1053 N Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1053 N Front St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 939 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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