Berks County property record for 129 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,002 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,091 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5306-06-49-1548 |
| Primary APN | 5306-06-49-1548 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,002 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93044900 |
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| Street Address | 129 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-2729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
129 Franklin St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 1993.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 FRANKLIN ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1239 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2453 / 2029 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Franklin St was $1,091.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,091.00 | $46,400 Land $13,800 Building $32,600 | $13,800 Land $13,800 |
| 2024 | $995.00 | $46,400 Land $13,800 Building $32,600 | |
| 1994 | $46,400 Land $13,800 Building $32,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 129 Franklin 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 |
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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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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