Berks County property record for 545 S 14th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,010 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-39-27-7448 |
| Primary APN | 5316-39-27-7448 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16217275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 S 14TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
545 S 14th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 S 14TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PSECU |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201211750 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008261 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 545 S 14TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016984 |
| Name | PSECU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 545 S 14TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000008261 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 S 14TH ST READING PA 196022107, READING, PA 19602-2107 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 545 S 14th St was $1,010 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 | $1,010.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,800 Land $15,800 Building $20,000 | $15,800 Land $15,800 |
| 2024 | $947.00 | $35,800 Land $15,800 Building $20,000 | |
| 1994 | $35,800 Land $15,800 Building $20,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 S 14th 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 545 S 14th 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 1,753 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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