Berks County property record for 1315 Monroe St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,002 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,484 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-45-05-1879 |
| Primary APN | 5307-45-05-1879 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,002 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19504600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1315 MONROE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENSIDE |
| Legal Block | 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34-38 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1315 Monroe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1315 MONROE ST, READING, PA 19601-1717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200813968 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5323 / 1907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1315 Monroe St was $1,484 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,600 Land $17,100 Building $35,500 | $17,100 Land $17,100 |
| 2024 | $1,392.00 | $52,600 Land $17,100 Building $35,500 | |
| 1994 | $52,600 Land $17,100 Building $35,500 |
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 1315 Monroe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1315 Monroe 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 110 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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