1221 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1221 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$53,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$1,555 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5317-10-27-5034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-10-27-5034
Alternative APNs
  • 17-5317-10-27-5034
  • 17456325
  • 456325

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,120 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number17456325
Street Address1221 LINDEN ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19604-2016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block27
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1221 LINDEN ST, READING, PA 19604-2016
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201746743
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateDec 18, 2017
Property Address1221 LINDEN ST, READING, PA 19604-2016
Document Number0000046743
Instrument DateDec 11, 2017
Instrument46743
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE SOURCE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$530.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1221 LINDEN ST READING PA 196042016, READING, PA 19604-2016

Mortgage

Document Number46744
DateDec 18, 2017
Instrument46744
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 17, 2047

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$1,555.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption$55,100 (-) Land $17,300 Building $37,800$17,300 (-68.6%) Land $17,300
2024$1,458.00$55,100 Land $17,300 Building $37,800
1994$55,100 Land $17,300 Building $37,800

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 1,104 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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