Berks County property record for 124 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $381 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-51-8874 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-51-8874 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6360625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 124 ELM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
124 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Correction Deed |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202536633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 124 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2909 |
| Document Number | 0000036633 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036633 |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2909 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2909 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 124 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2909 |
| Document Number | 0000024139 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 124 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2909 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 124 Elm St was $381, up 4.1% from the year before.
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 | $381.00 (+4.1%) | $13,500 (-) Land $4,900 Building $8,600 | $4,900 (-) Land $4,900 |
| 2025 | $366.00 (+2.52%) | $13,500 (-) Land $4,900 Building $8,600 | $4,900 Land $4,900 |
| 2024 | $357.00 (-39.49%) | $13,500 (-) Land $4,900 Building $8,600 | |
| 2023 | $590.00 | $13,500 Land $4,900 Building $8,600 | |
| 1994 | $13,500 Land $4,900 Building $8,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 124 Elm 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.
The area around 124 Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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