Berks County property record for 1507 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,703 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,900 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,004 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-31-38-0584 |
| Primary APN | 5317-31-38-0584 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,703 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17565525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1507 PALM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1507 Palm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1507 PALM ST, READING, PA 19604-1856 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201532967 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1507 Palm St was $2,004.
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 | $2,004.00 | $71,000 Land $18,800 Building $52,200 | $18,800 Land $18,800 |
| 2024 | $1,879.00 | $71,000 Land $18,800 Building $52,200 | |
| 1994 | $71,000 Land $18,800 Building $52,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1507 Palm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1988.
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 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1988 · 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 1507 Palm 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 |
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 1,104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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