317 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 317 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$155,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$344 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-73-52-7068

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-73-52-7068
Alternative APNs
  • 06-5307-73-52-7068
  • 6040700
  • 040700

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,024 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number6040700
Street Address317 N FRONT ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-2910
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal Block27
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address980 E 23RD ST, PATERSON, NJ 07513-1520
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2024Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
INVESTOR MORTGAGE FINANCE LLC
Oct 17, 2023Deed, Transfer
STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT
Jul 16, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20243098
Prior Transfer DateNov 13, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000076707
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateFeb 5, 2024
Property Address317 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2910
Document Number0000003098
Instrument DateDec 29, 2023
Instrument2024003098
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2024
Title CompanyPREMIER SETTLEMENTS INC, PREMIER SETTLEMENTS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,550.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address980 E 23RD ST, PATERSON, NJ 07513-1520

Mortgage

Document Number0000003099
DateFeb 5, 2024
Instrument2024003099
Lender
NameINVESTOR MORTGAGE FINANCE LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2054

October 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 17, 2023
Property Address317 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2910
Document Number0000030773
Map ReferenceDOC 202023531
Instrument DateOct 13, 2023
Instrument2023030773
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,145.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 CHESTOUT STREET, READING, PA 19605-2221

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJul 16, 2020
Property Address317 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2910
Document Number0000023531
Instrument DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument23531
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2020
Title CompanySIGNATURE ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,200.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2814 ALVARADO SQ BALTIMORE MD 212347602, BALTIMORE, MD 21234-7602

Mortgage

Document Number23532
DateJul 16, 2020
Instrument23532
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWINSTON SALEM, NC 27101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 15, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Mortgage

Document Number23533,
DateJul 16, 2020
Instrument23533
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWINSTON SALEM, NC 27101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 15, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$344.00 (+3.93%)$12,200 (-) Land $5,600 Building $6,600$5,600 (-) Land $5,600
2025$331.00 (+2.8%)$12,200 (-) Land $5,600 Building $6,600$5,600 (-54.1%) Land $5,600
2024$322.00 (-39.59%)$12,200 (-) Land $5,600 Building $6,600
2023$533.00$12,200 Land $5,600 Building $6,600
1994$12,200 Land $5,600 Building $6,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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