Berks County property record for 136 Bern St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,044 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,038 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-25-69-0965 |
| Primary APN | 5307-25-69-0965 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,044 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15255075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 136 BERN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
136 Bern St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 402, TEMPLE, PA 19560-0402 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202421988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 136 Bern St was $1,038.
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 | $1,038.00 | $36,800 Land $15,400 Building $21,400 | $15,400 Land $15,400 |
| 2024 | $974.00 | $36,800 Land $15,400 Building $21,400 | |
| 1994 | $36,800 Land $15,400 Building $21,400 |
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 136 Bern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 Claims | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 136 Bern 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 290 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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