Berks County property record for 157 Hudson St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-65-63-1317 |
| Primary APN | 5307-65-63-1317 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15431375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 HUDSON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
157 Hudson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 HUDSON ST, READING, PA 19601-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201917740 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 157 HUDSON ST, READING, PA 19601-2732 |
| Document Number | 0000017740 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 HUDSON ST READING PA 196012732, READING, PA 19601-2732 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Hudson St was $479 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,000 Land $5,300 Building $11,700 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
| 2024 | $450.00 | $17,000 Land $5,300 Building $11,700 | |
| 1994 | $17,000 Land $5,300 Building $11,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Hudson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 157 Hudson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,993 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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