Berks County property record for 1945 Elder St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,783 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5318-80-41-1078 |
| Primary APN | 5318-80-41-1078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17360075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1945 ELDER ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5318-80-41-1078
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1945 ELDER ST, READING, PA 19604-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200374805 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3877 / 565 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,783.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,600 (-) Land $28,300 Building $70,300 | $28,300 (-71.3%) Land $28,300 |
| 2024 | $2,610.00 | $98,600 Land $28,300 Building $70,300 | |
| 1994 | $98,600 Land $28,300 Building $70,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110006002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1988, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 285 locations within about half a mile of this property
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