Berks County property record for 543 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,036 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-13-4441 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-13-4441 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11462425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 543 LOCUST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2730 |
| 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 | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
543 Locust St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-2730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20189792 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 543 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-2730 |
| Document Number | 0000009792 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 543 LOCUST ST READING PA 196042730, READING, PA 19604-2730 |
| Document Number | 9793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9793 |
| Name | MILAGROS COPAIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2434 GLAYBURNE AVE, WEST LAWN, PA 19609 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 543 Locust St was $1,036 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 | $1,036.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,700 Land $11,000 Building $25,700 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $971.00 | $36,700 Land $11,000 Building $25,700 | |
| 1994 | $36,700 Land $11,000 Building $25,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 543 Locust 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 543 Locust 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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