Berks County property record for 537 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 886 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $762 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-13-9393 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-13-9393 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 886 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11262175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 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 |
537 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE CO |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202422190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 537 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000037008 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 94-1021 NALII ST WAIPAHU HI 967973337, WAIPAHU, HI 96797-3337 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 537 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000007795 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 SPRUCE ST READING PA 196022138, READING, PA 19602-2138 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 Birch St was $762.
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 | $762.00 | $27,000 Land $12,000 Building $15,000 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $714.00 | $27,000 Land $12,000 Building $15,000 | |
| 1994 | $27,000 Land $12,000 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 537 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 537 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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