Berks County property record for 420 S 16th St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,900 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,047 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5316-32-37-8909 |
| Primary APN | 5316-32-37-8909 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| 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 |
| Account Number | 16225675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 420 S 16TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
420 S 16th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 S 16TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201814781 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015759 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 420 S 16TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000014781 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018014781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $649.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 420 S 16TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000014782 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018014782 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 420 S 16th St was $1,047.
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 | $1,047.00 | $37,100 Land $14,000 Building $23,100 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
| 2024 | $982.00 | $37,100 Land $14,000 Building $23,100 | |
| 1994 | $37,100 Land $14,000 Building $23,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 S 16th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 420 S 16th 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 1,753 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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