Berks County property record for 1740 Rose St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,103 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-26-69-9863 |
| Primary APN | 5307-26-69-9863 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool House | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14623200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1740 ROSE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1218 |
| 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 | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1740 Rose St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2135 S GALEN HALL RD, WERNERSVILLE, PA 19565-9305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 201321584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1740 Rose St was $1,103.
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 | $1,103.00 | $39,100 Land $14,000 Building $25,100 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
| 2024 | $1,035.00 | $39,100 Land $14,000 Building $25,100 | |
| 1994 | $39,100 Land $14,000 Building $25,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1740 Rose St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 1740 Rose 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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