1301 Monroe St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1301 Monroe St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$1,555 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-45-05-2757

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-45-05-2757
Alternative APNs
  • 19-5307-45-05-2757
  • 19504550
  • 504550

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,258 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,258 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number19504550
Street Address1301 MONROE ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-1717
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionGLENSIDE
Legal Block05
Legal Lot Number28-30
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract200

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1301 MONROE ST, READING, PA 19601-1717
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 12, 1966
Deed Document Number202138930
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateAug 4, 2021
Property Address1301 MONROE ST, READING, PA 19601-1717
Document Number0000038930
Instrument DateJul 12, 2021
Instrument2021038930
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2021
Title CompanyEDGE ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,200.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1301 MONROE ST, READING, PA 19601-1717

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,555.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption$55,100 (-) Land $16,100 Building $39,000$16,100 (-70.78%) Land $16,100
2024$1,458.00$55,100 Land $16,100 Building $39,000
1994$55,100 Land $16,100 Building $39,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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