Berks County property record for 324 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $536 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-52-8171 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-52-8171 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 324 PEAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 146 KING AVE, YONKERS, NY 10704-3529 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201717375 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 324 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000020186 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2023020186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 146 KING AVE, YONKERS, NY 10704-3529 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 324 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000017375 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 MINOR ST READING PA 196022454, READING, PA 19602-2454 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $536.00 (+6.56%) | $19,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $14,100 | $4,900 (-74.21%) Land $4,900 |
| 2024 | $503.00 (-39.4%) | $19,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $14,100 | |
| 2023 | $830.00 | $19,000 Land $4,900 Building $14,100 | |
| 1994 | $19,000 Land $4,900 Building $14,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 1,382 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 |
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