Berks County property record for 418 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $835 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-12-3617 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-12-3617 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| 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 | 11460825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 418 LOCUST ST |
| City | MERTZTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19539-9178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
418 Locust St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2014.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16288 SW 16TH CT, OCALA, FL 34473-7220 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201412604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 418 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-2827 |
| Document Number | 0000020970 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 56 TEMPLE PA 195600056, TEMPLE, PA 19560-0056 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 418 Locust St was $835.
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 | $835.00 | $29,600 Land $13,000 Building $16,600 | $13,000 Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $783.00 | $29,600 Land $13,000 Building $16,600 | |
| 1994 | $29,600 Land $13,000 Building $16,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 418 Locust 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.
Wildfire risk around 418 Locust St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 2,831 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 |
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