Berks County property record for 525 Perry St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $979 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-43-87-0471 |
| Primary APN | 5307-43-87-0471 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| 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 | 14594825 |
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| Street Address | 525 PERRY ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
525 Perry St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berks County records, as of July 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 W 7TH ST, 100, ERIE, PA 16502-1333 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DALE THOMAS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127301 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 525 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19601-1233 |
| Document Number | 0000021743 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES, YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Number | 0000021744, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621744 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19601-1233 |
| Document Number | 0000027301 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 525 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19601-1233 |
| Document Number | 0000027302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027302 |
| Name | DALE THOMAS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | May 27, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 Perry St was $979 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 | $979.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,700 Land $10,200 Building $24,500 | $10,200 Land $10,200 |
| 2024 | $918.00 | $34,700 Land $10,200 Building $24,500 | |
| 1994 | $34,700 Land $10,200 Building $24,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Perry 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 525 Perry 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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