Berks County property record for 131 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Public Hospital |
|---|---|
| Details | 143,959 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,825,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $29,757 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-83-81-5240 |
| Primary APN | 5307-83-81-5240 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 420 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 143,959 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 46,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 38,982 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Loading Dock | Loading Dock |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07001503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 N 6TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public Hospital |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
131 N 6th St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 1997.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 N 6TH ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY FIRST FUND |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COMMUNITY FIRST FUND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2811 / 675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 131 N 6TH ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000006225 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006225 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST FUND |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 131 N 6TH ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Document Number | 0000029351 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2811 PG 675 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023029351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,340.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3417 |
| Document Number | 0000029353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023029353 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST FUND |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 N 6th St was $29,757, up 4% 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 | $29,757.00 (+4.01%) | $1,054,100 (-) Land $554,100 Building $500,000 | $554,100 (-) Land $554,100 |
| 2025 | $28,610.00 (+2.52%) | $1,054,100 (-) Land $554,100 Building $500,000 | $554,100 Land $554,100 |
| 2024 | $27,906.00 (-94.71%) | $1,054,100 (-91.26%) Land $554,100 Building $500,000 | |
| 2023 | $527,424.00 Additional exemption filed | $12,064,800 Land $1,270,400 Building $10,794,400 | |
| 1994 | $1,054,100 Land $554,100 Building $500,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 131 N 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 131 N 6th 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 | None beyond 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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