251 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 251 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$468 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-73-51-7766

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-73-51-7766
Alternative APNs
  • 06-5307-73-51-7766
  • 6038366
  • 038366

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,738 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number6038366
Street Address251 N FRONT ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-2928
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block17
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract1200

Owner

251 N Front St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2026.

Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 4, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MORTGAGEAMERICA INC
Apr 17, 2026Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MORTGAGEAMERICA INC
Jun 4, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGEAMERICA INC
May 19, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY
May 19, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MORTGAGEAMERICA INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202611556
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJun 4, 2026
Property Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928
Document Number0000017778
Instrument DateJun 3, 2026
Instrument202617778
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyYOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714

Mortgage

Document Number0000017778,
DateJun 4, 2026
Instrument202617778
Lender
NameMORTGAGEAMERICA INC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.37%
Max Rate-1%

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateApr 17, 2026
Property Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928
Document Number0000011556
Instrument DateApr 10, 2026
Instrument2026.11556
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Title CompanyHOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES, YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$202,000.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714

Mortgage

Document Number0000011557,
DateApr 17, 2026
Instrument2026..11557
Lender
NameMORTGAGEAMERICA INC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6%
Max Rate-1%

Mortgage

Document Number0000011558,
DateApr 17, 2026
Instrument2026.11558
Lender
NamePENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate6%
Max Rate-1%

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJun 4, 2026
Property Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928
Document Number0000017779
Instrument DateApr 10, 2026
Instrument202617779
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyYOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928

Mortgage

Document Number0000017779,
DateJun 4, 2026
Instrument202617779
Lender
NameMORTGAGEAMERICA INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
Interest
Rate6.11%
Max Rate-1%

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928
Document Number0000015477
Instrument DateApr 10, 2026
Instrument202615477
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyYOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928

Mortgage

Document Number0000015477,
DateMay 19, 2026
Instrument202615477
Lender
NamePENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
Interest
Rate6.11%
Max Rate-1%

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928
Document Number0000015476
Instrument DateApr 10, 2026
Instrument202615476
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyYOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714

Mortgage

Document Number0000015476,
DateMay 19, 2026
Instrument202615476
Lender
NameMORTGAGEAMERICA INC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.11%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 251 N Front St was $468, up 4% from the year before.

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$468.00 (+4%)$16,600 (-) Land $5,600 Building $11,000$5,600 (-) Land $5,600
2025$450.00 (+2.51%)$16,600 (-) Land $5,600 Building $11,000$5,600 Land $5,600
2024$439.00$16,600 Land $5,600 Building $11,000
1994$16,600 Land $5,600 Building $11,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 251 N Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 251 N Front St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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