Berks County property record for 519 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $835 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-13-9290 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-13-9290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11261725 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 519 BIRCH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
519 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1998.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2997 / 1658 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 519 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE AGENCY LIMITED, SOLIDIFI TITLE AGENCY LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 519 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000002478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002478 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 3201 N 4TH AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 519 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021061969 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 519 Birch St was $835 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 | $835.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,600 Land $15,000 Building $14,600 | $15,000 Land $15,000 |
| 2024 | $783.00 | $29,600 Land $15,000 Building $14,600 | |
| 1994 | $29,600 Land $15,000 Building $14,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 Birch 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 519 Birch 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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