Berks County property record for 147 S 12th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,232 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $911 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-22-19-7222 |
| Primary APN | 5316-22-19-7222 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03199250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 S 12TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Subdivision | CATHARINE BUCHER |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
147 S 12th St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 E 76TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10021-2833 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 147 S 12TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1330 |
| Document Number | 0000043476 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DIANA EDWARDS SENTRY ABSTRAC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 E 76TH ST APT 7C, 7C, NEW YORK, NY 10021-2824 |
| Document Number | 0000043477 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043477 |
| Name | UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 147 S 12th St was $911.
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 | $911.00 | $32,300 Land $11,000 Building $21,300 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $855.00 | $32,300 Land $11,000 Building $21,300 | |
| 1994 | $32,300 Land $11,000 Building $21,300 |
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 147 S 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 147 S 12th 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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