Berks County property record for 545 Perry St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-43-87-2451 |
| Primary APN | 5307-43-87-2451 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 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 | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14595275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 PERRY ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1243 |
| 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 | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-43-87-2451
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19601-1243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 06, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 06, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200649080 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4893 / 1657 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 545 PERRY ST, READING, PA 19601-1243 |
| Document Number | 0000023117 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 PERRY ST READING PA 196011243, READING, PA 19601-1243 |
| Document Number | 0000023117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23117 |
| Name | SANTANDER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2059 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.87% |
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 | $1,160.00 (+6.62%) | $41,100 (-) Land $12,000 Building $29,100 | $12,000 (-70.8%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 | $41,100 Land $12,000 Building $29,100 | |
| 1994 | $41,100 Land $12,000 Building $29,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110004001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 939 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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