Berks County property record for 232 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,180 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $505 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Foreclosure Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-51-8671 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-51-8671 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6571600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 232 PEAR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-73-51-8671
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 N 2ND ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1092 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20268262 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 232 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2919 |
| Document Number | 0000008262 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026008262 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $520.89 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 COURT ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 N 2ND ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1092 |
| Mail Care Of | PENNCORP SERVICEGROUP |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 232 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2919 |
| Document Number | 0000003263 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 232 PEAR ST READING PA 196012919, READING, PA 19601-2919 |
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 | $505.00 (+4.12%) | $17,900 (-) Land $4,900 Building $13,000 | $4,900 (-) Land $4,900 |
| 2025 | $485.00 (+2.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,900 (-) Land $4,900 Building $13,000 | $4,900 (-72.63%) Land $4,900 |
| 2024 | $473.00 | $17,900 Land $4,900 Building $13,000 | |
| 1994 | $17,900 Land $4,900 Building $13,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 1,382 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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