Berks County property record for 506 Pike St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,247 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-35-77-9749 |
| Primary APN | 5307-35-77-9749 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14599975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 506 PIKE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
506 Pike St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201710622 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 506 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Document Number | 0000044426 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 506 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 506 PIKE ST, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
| Document Number | 0000010622 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 506 PIKE ST READING PA 196011236, READING, PA 19601-1236 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Pike St was $1,247 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,247.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,200 Land $13,000 Building $31,200 | $13,000 Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $1,170.00 | $44,200 Land $13,000 Building $31,200 | |
| 1994 | $44,200 Land $13,000 Building $31,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Pike St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 6 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 506 Pike St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 939 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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