Berks County property record for 153 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,187 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $850 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $420 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-62-1060 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-62-1060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,187 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6361325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 ELM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201139469 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 153 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-2936 |
| Document Number | 0000036565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023036565 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2048 |
| 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 | $420.00 (+6.6%) | $14,900 (-) Land $5,600 Building $9,300 | $5,600 (-62.42%) Land $5,600 |
| 2024 | $394.00 | $14,900 Land $5,600 Building $9,300 | |
| 1994 | $14,900 Land $5,600 Building $9,300 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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