Berks County property record for 243 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-61-0619 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-61-0619 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,332 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6571850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 PEAR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-73-61-0619
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202612886 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 243 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000012886 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.12886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $181,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000012887, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..12887 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000012888, |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.12888 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $525.00 (+4.17%) | $18,600 (-) Land $4,900 Building $13,700 | $4,900 (-) Land $4,900 |
| 2025 | $504.00 (+2.44%) | $18,600 (-) Land $4,900 Building $13,700 | $4,900 (-73.66%) Land $4,900 |
| 2024 | $492.00 | $18,600 Land $4,900 Building $13,700 | |
| 1994 | $18,600 Land $4,900 Building $13,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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