Berks County property record for 1719 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-25-69-0629 |
| Primary APN | 5307-25-69-0629 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15578575 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1719 PEAR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1719 Pear St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1719 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VISIONS FCU |
| May 19, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202141298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1719 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000041298 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1719 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000041299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041299 |
| Name | VISIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.99% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 8.99% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1719 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000017784 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1719 PEAR ST READING PA 196011214, READING, PA 19601-1214 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1719 Pear St was $940.
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 | $940.00 | $33,300 Land $13,000 Building $20,300 | $13,000 Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $881.00 | $33,300 Land $13,000 Building $20,300 | |
| 1994 | $33,300 Land $13,000 Building $20,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1719 Pear St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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.
The area around 1719 Pear 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 |
|---|
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 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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