Berks County property record for 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 172 bd · 11 ba · 65,840 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 7.58 acres (330,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $93,159 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-29-07-0544 |
| Primary APN | 5307-29-07-0544 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 172 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 11 Baths |
| Units | 795 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 65,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 33,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 330,185 sqft |
| View / Lot | Apt/Condo Complex |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 110 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 3,150 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19496275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 232 MERCER ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
232 Mercer St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 1996.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2001 STATE HILL RD, 205, READING, PA 19610-1607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2778 / 1801 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 232 MERCER ST, READING, PA 19601-1544 |
| Document Number | 0000033868 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018033868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 REED AVE STE 100, 100, READING, PA 19610-2039 |
| Document Number | 0000033869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018033869 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 232 Mercer St was $93,159.
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 | $93,159.00 | $3,300,000 Land $527,700 Building $2,772,300 | $527,700 Land $527,700 |
| 2024 | $87,364.00 (-39.44%) | $3,300,000 (-) Land $527,700 Building $2,772,300 | |
| 2023 | $144,262.00 | $3,300,000 Land $527,700 Building $2,772,300 | |
| 1994 | $3,300,000 Land $527,700 Building $2,772,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 232 Mercer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 232 Mercer St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 110 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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