Berks County property record for 1600 Bern St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,529 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-80-30-8082 |
| Primary APN | 5318-80-30-8082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17255925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1600 BERN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1600 Bern St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2009.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1600 BERN ST, READING, PA 19604-1630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021956 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1600 BERN ST, READING, PA 19604-1630 |
| Document Number | 0000031602 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1600 BERN ST ST READING PA 19604, READING, PA 19604 |
| Document Number | 0000031602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31602 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1600 Bern St was $2,529 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 | $2,529.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,600 Land $22,100 Building $67,500 | $22,100 Land $22,100 |
| 2024 | $2,372.00 | $89,600 Land $22,100 Building $67,500 | |
| 1994 | $89,600 Land $22,100 Building $67,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1600 Bern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1988.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1600 Bern 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 |
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 285 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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