Berks County property record for 1539 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,654 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-22-18-9893 |
| Primary APN | 5317-22-18-9893 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| 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 | 17270225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1539 BIRCH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berks County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1539 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-1841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201745606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1539 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000045606 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017045606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1539 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000045607 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017045607 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $1,654.00 (+6.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,600 (-) Land $17,300 Building $41,300 | $17,300 (-70.48%) Land $17,300 |
| 2024 | $1,551.00 | $58,600 Land $17,300 Building $41,300 | |
| 1994 | $58,600 Land $17,300 Building $41,300 |
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 · 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 |
| 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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