Berks County property record for 523 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,002 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-13-7341 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-13-7341 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| 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 | 11187775 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 N 12TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2718 |
| 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 | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5317-62-13-7341
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 606 N 3RD ST, READING, PA 19601-2863 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201636632 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 523 N 12TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2718 |
| Document Number | 0000009221 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9221 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 523 N 12TH ST READING PA 196042718, READING, PA 19604-2718 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,002.00 (+6.71%) | $35,500 (-) Land $13,000 Building $22,500 | $13,000 (-63.38%) Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $939.00 | $35,500 Land $13,000 Building $22,500 | |
| 1994 | $35,500 Land $13,000 Building $22,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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