Berks County property record for 234 Bern St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $779 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5307-26-69-5995 |
| Primary APN | 5307-26-69-5995 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,218 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 | 14255375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 BERN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 CHARDONNAY CIR, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20184532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053657 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 234 BERN ST, READING, PA 19601-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000004532 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1 CHARDONNAY CIR MOHNTON PA 195408901, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8901 |
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 | $779.00 (+6.71%) | $27,600 (-) Land $12,000 Building $15,600 | $12,000 (-56.52%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $730.00 | $27,600 Land $12,000 Building $15,600 | |
| 1994 | $27,600 Land $12,000 Building $15,600 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 290 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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