Berks County property record for 249 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $753.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-61-0714 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 6038377 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 PEAR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2918 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-73-61-0714
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone Second Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202033395 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 249 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000008589 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008589 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19605 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 249 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000033395 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020033395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000033397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020033397 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2027 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $753.00 (+6.66%) | $26,700 (-) Land $4,900 Building $21,800 | $4,900 (-81.65%) Land $4,900 |
| 2024 | $706.00 | $26,700 Land $4,900 Building $21,800 | |
| 1994 | $26,700 Land $4,900 Building $21,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | 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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