Berks County property record for 252 W Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,258 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,436 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2026 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-56-44-5505 |
| Primary APN | 5307-56-44-5505 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,258 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| 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 | 15353550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 W Douglass St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MEMBERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
| Document Number | 0000032843 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
| Document Number | 0000032843, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632843 |
| Name | UNION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
| Document Number | 0000018105 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000018105, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618105 |
| Name | MEMBERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
| Document Number | 0000020857 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021020857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 323 W DKY ST, 323, READING, PA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 W DOUGLASS ST, READING, PA 19601-2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 W Douglass St was $1,436.
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 | $1,436.00 | $50,900 Land $9,600 Building $41,300 | $9,600 Land $9,600 |
| 2024 | $1,347.00 | $50,900 Land $9,600 Building $41,300 | |
| 1994 | $50,900 Land $9,600 Building $41,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 W Douglass 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 252 W Douglass 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 |
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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 1,993 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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