Berks County property record for 159 W Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,352 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-49-55-0296 |
| Primary APN | 5307-49-55-0296 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| 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 |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15692175 |
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| Street Address | 159 W WINDSOR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-49-55-0296
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 159 W WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19601-2060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202162401 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 W WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19601-2060 |
| Document Number | 0000062401 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021062401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 159 W WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19601-2060 |
| Document Number | 0000062402 |
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| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021062402 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 W WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19601-2060 |
| Document Number | 0000023079 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $189.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1401 LORRAINE RD READING PA 196041861, READING, PA 19604-1861 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,352.00 (+6.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,900 (-) Land $9,600 Building $38,300 | $9,600 (-79.96%) Land $9,600 |
| 2024 | $1,268.00 | $47,900 Land $9,600 Building $38,300 | |
| 1994 | $47,900 Land $9,600 Building $38,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 1,993 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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