Berks County property record for 1235 Perry St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,604 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,900 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,106 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-38-17-9491 |
| Primary APN | 5317-38-17-9491 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| 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 | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17598125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1235 PERRY ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1235 Perry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1235 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19604-2042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201221776 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011979 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1235 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19604-2042 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1235 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19604-2042 |
| Document Number | 0000003007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023003007 |
| Name | US FIRE INSURANCE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Insurance Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, PA 16125 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1235 Perry St was $1,106 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,106.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,200 Land $11,900 Building $27,300 | $11,900 Land $11,900 |
| 2024 | $1,037.00 | $39,200 Land $11,900 Building $27,300 | |
| 1994 | $39,200 Land $11,900 Building $27,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1235 Perry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1235 Perry St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 1,104 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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