Berks County property record for 255 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $454 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-51-7769 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-51-7769 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| 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 | 6040100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 N FRONT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
255 N Front St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202126554 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 255 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000026554 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021026554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 255 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 255 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000044270 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 N FRONT ST NEW HAVEN CT 06530, NEW HAVEN, CT 06530 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 N Front St was $454.
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 | $454.00 | $16,100 Land $5,400 Building $10,700 | $5,400 Land $5,400 |
| 2024 | $426.00 | $16,100 Land $5,400 Building $10,700 | |
| 1994 | $16,100 Land $5,400 Building $10,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 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 255 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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