Berks County property record for 221 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,212 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,180 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-78-3881 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-78-3881 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,212 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4070300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 S 4TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1841 ELDER ST, READING, PA 19604-1646 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3278 / 2056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 221 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1803 |
| Document Number | 0000030362 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | GOLDEN SETTLEMENT SERVICES, GOLDEN GATE SETTLEMENT GROUP L |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1841 ELDER ST, READING, PA 19604-1646 |
| Document Number | 0000030363, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630363 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,180.00 (+6.69%) | $41,800 (-) Land $6,700 Building $35,100 | $6,700 (-83.97%) Land $6,700 |
| 2024 | $1,106.00 | $41,800 Land $6,700 Building $35,100 | |
| 1994 | $41,800 Land $6,700 Building $35,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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: 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 | None beyond 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 801 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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