Berks County property record for 251 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-51-7766 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-51-7766 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,738 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 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 | 6038366 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 N FRONT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
| May 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY |
| May 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000017778 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000017778, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617778 |
| Name | MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000011556 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.11556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES, YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $202,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000011557, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..11557 |
| Name | MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000011558, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.11558 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000017779 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617779 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000017779, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617779 |
| Name | MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000015477 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615477 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000015477, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615477 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000015476 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615476 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1927 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000015476, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615476 |
| Name | MORTGAGEAMERICA INC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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
| 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 | $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.
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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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