Berks County property record for 243 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $733 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-34-78-3558 |
| Primary APN | 5306-34-78-3558 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 S 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202425889 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 243 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1803 |
| Document Number | 0000020939 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023020939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMER ABSTRACT WYOMISSI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4056 |
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 | $733.00 (+6.54%) | $26,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $20,500 | $5,500 (-78.85%) Land $5,500 |
| 2024 | $688.00 (-39.44%) | $26,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $20,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,136.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,000 Land $5,500 Building $20,500 | |
| 1994 | $26,000 Land $5,500 Building $20,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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