212 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 212 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 684 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.02 acres (871 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$5,000 (Feb 2011)
Tax Bill$299 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-73-51-5791

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-73-51-5791
Alternative APNs
  • 06-5307-73-51-5791
  • 6039425
  • 039425

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area684 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area871 sqft (0.02 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number6039425
Street Address212 N FRONT ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-2929
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block15
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract2500

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1406 HAMPDEN BLVD, READING, PA 19604-1828
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 5, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20115532
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$299.00 (+6.79%)$10,600 (-) Land $4,200 Building $6,400$4,200 (-60.38%) Land $4,200
2024$280.00$10,600 Land $4,200 Building $6,400
1994$10,600 Land $4,200 Building $6,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1996–2011)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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