539 S 13th St, Reading, PA 19602 Property Records

Berks County property record for 539 S 13th St, Reading, PA 19602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$290,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$1,092 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5316-38-27-2474

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5316-38-27-2474
Alternative APNs
  • 16-5316-38-27-2474
  • 16212250
  • 212250

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,260 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number16212250
Street Address539 S 13TH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19602-2066
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block27
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract2002

Owner

539 S 13th St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2020.

Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address424 ACORN LN, READING, PA 19605-2151
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 7, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202048722
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address539 S 13TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2066
Document Number0000048722
Instrument DateDec 11, 2020
Instrument48722
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$290.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address424 ACORN LN READING PA 196052151, READING, PA 19605-2151

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 539 S 13th St was $1,092.

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,092.00$38,700 Land $14,000 Building $24,700$14,000 Land $14,000
2024$1,024.00$38,700 Land $14,000 Building $24,700
1994$38,700 Land $14,000 Building $24,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 539 S 13th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 539 S 13th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,753 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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