Berks County property record for 1533 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-30-18-4753 |
| Primary APN | 5317-30-18-4753 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17470225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1533 LOCUST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1533 Locust St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1533 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-1825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201833556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1533 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-1825 |
| Document Number | 0000033556 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1533 LOCUST ST READING PA 196041825, READING, PA 19604-1825 |
| Document Number | 33557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33557 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2048 |
| Document Number | 33558, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33558 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HSNG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1533 Locust St was $1,544.
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 | $1,544.00 | $54,700 Land $18,300 Building $36,400 | $18,300 Land $18,300 |
| 2024 | $1,448.00 | $54,700 Land $18,300 Building $36,400 | |
| 1994 | $54,700 Land $18,300 Building $36,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1533 Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 1533 Locust 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 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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