Berks County property record for 1509 Bern St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,600 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-79-30-4136 |
| Primary APN | 5318-79-30-4136 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17255800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1509 BERN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 BERN ST, READING, PA 19604-1608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201218268 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1509 BERN ST, READING, PA 19604-1608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES, LENDER RECORDING SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022007161 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $2,526.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,500 (-) Land $18,900 Building $70,600 | $18,900 (-78.88%) Land $18,900 |
| 2024 | $2,369.00 | $89,500 Land $18,900 Building $70,600 | |
| 1994 | $89,500 Land $18,900 Building $70,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 285 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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