Berks County property record for 49 Brown St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,634 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5326-11-66-4584 |
| Primary APN | 5326-11-66-4584 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 49 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 12101 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 BROWN ST, READING, PA 19606-2829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 1973 |
| Deed Document Number | 20237145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 49 BROWN ST, READING, PA 19606-2829 |
| Document Number | 0000007145 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 BROWN ST, READING, PA 19606-2829 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | St. Lawrence Borough |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,634.00 (+7.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,200 (-) Land $35,200 Building $57,000 | $35,200 (-61.82%) Land $35,200 |
| 2024 | $1,523.00 | $92,200 Land $35,200 Building $57,000 | |
| 1994 | $92,200 Land $35,200 Building $57,000 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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