1240 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1240 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms6 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage2,170 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$156,500 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,493.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5316-22-29-4582
Alternative APNs
  • 16-5316-22-29-4582
  • 16357425
  • 357425

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,170 sqft Living Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number16357425
Street Address1240 ECKERT AVE
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19602-1327
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block29
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1022
Census Tract1800

Owner

Source: Berks County records · APN 5316-22-29-4582

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1240 ECKERT AVE, READING, PA 19602-1327
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Nov 08, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CUSTOMERS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202155856
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address1240 ECKERT AVE, READING, PA 19602-1327
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000055859
DateNov 08, 2021
Instrument2021055859
Lender
NamePENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressHARRISBURG, PA 17105
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 08, 2021
Property Address1240 ECKERT AVE, READING, PA 19602-1327
Document Number0000055856
Instrument DateNov 08, 2021
Instrument2021055856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,565.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1240 ECKERT AVE, READING, PA 19602-1327

Mortgage

Document Number0000055857
DateNov 08, 2021
Instrument2021055857
Lender
NameCUSTOMERS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number0000055858
DateNov 08, 2021
Instrument2021055858
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressREADING, PA 19601
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term85 Months
DueDec 01, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,493.00 (+6.64%)$52,900 (-) Land $17,500 Building $35,400$17,500 (-66.92%) Land $17,500
2024$1,400.00$52,900 Land $17,500 Building $35,400
1994$52,900 Land $17,500 Building $35,400

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