Berks County property record for 1238 Pike St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,535 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-30-27-0739 |
| Primary APN | 5317-30-27-0739 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17602925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1238 PIKE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1238 Pike St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Berks County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1238 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19604-1952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1238 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19604-1952 |
| Document Number | 0000029501 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1238 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19604-1952 |
| Document Number | 0000029501, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629501 |
| Name | FULTON BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1238 Pike St was $1,535 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 | $1,535.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,400 Land $15,000 Building $39,400 | $15,000 Land $15,000 |
| 2024 | $1,440.00 | $54,400 Land $15,000 Building $39,400 | |
| 1994 | $54,400 Land $15,000 Building $39,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1238 Pike 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 1238 Pike 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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