Berks County property record for 252 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Stores & Apartments |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 4,330 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,758.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5306-34-78-1596 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,330 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,863 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,426 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
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| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 05071025 |
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| Street Address | 252 S 4TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1208 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Stores & Apartments |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5306-34-78-1596
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 SAGE DR, READING, PA 19608-9518 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2024 | Deed, Transfer POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit COMMUNITY FIRST FND |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20249238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042706 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Property Address | 252 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2364 |
| Document Number | 0000009238 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024009238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 108 SAGE DR, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9518 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 252 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2364 |
| Document Number | 0000005086 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005086 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 252 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1804 |
| Document Number | 0000056298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056298 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 252 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2364 |
| Document Number | 0000002405 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 200 S 4TH ST READING PA 196021804, READING, PA 19602-1804 |
| Document Number | 2406 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2406 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST FND |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17608-0524 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 21, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $1,758.00 (+6.61%) | $62,300 (-) Land $12,000 Building $50,300 | $12,000 (-80.74%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $1,649.00 (-39.44%) | $62,300 (-) Land $12,000 Building $50,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,723.00 | $62,300 Land $12,000 Building $50,300 | |
| 1994 | $62,300 Land $12,000 Building $50,300 |
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