Berks County property record for 261 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $378 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-51-7863 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-51-7863 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 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 |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6040175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 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 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-73-51-7863
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 01, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200650472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4898 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $378.00 (+6.78%) | $13,400 (-) Land $3,300 Building $10,100 | $3,300 (-75.37%) Land $3,300 |
| 2024 | $354.00 (-39.49%) | $13,400 (-) Land $3,300 Building $10,100 | |
| 2023 | $585.00 | $13,400 Land $3,300 Building $10,100 | |
| 1994 | $13,400 Land $3,300 Building $10,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,382 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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