548 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19606 Property Records

Berks County property record for 548 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19606

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$74,938 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$1,188 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale
Oct 2020 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5316-40-47-8266

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5316-40-47-8266
Alternative APNs
  • 16-5316-40-47-8266
  • 16235775
  • 235775

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,096 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number16235775
Street Address548 S 18TH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19606-2615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block47
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract2001

Owner

548 S 18th St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2021.

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address245A N 14TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2966
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 7, 2021Deed, Transfer
Oct 16, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ACCU ABSTRACT CORPORATION, ACCU ABS CORP
Apr 25, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202116646
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateApr 7, 2021
Property Address548 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615
Document Number0000016646
Instrument DateJan 13, 2021
Instrument2021016646
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$749.38
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address245A N 14TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2966

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 16, 2020
Property Address548 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615
Document Number0000038283
Instrument DateSep 28, 2020
Instrument38283
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2020
Title CompanyACCU ABSTRACT CORPORATION, ACCU ABS CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address548 S 18TH ST READING PA 196062615, READING, PA 19606-2615

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address548 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615
Document Number0000015490
Instrument DateApr 25, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2017
Title CompanyTITLE SOURCES INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address548 S 18TH ST READING PA 196062615, READING, PA 19606-2615

Mortgage

Document Number0000015490
DateMay 2, 2017
Instrument15490
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MO 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueMay 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 548 S 18th St was $1,188.

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$1,188.00$42,100 Land $15,800 Building $26,300$15,800 Land $15,800
2024$1,114.00$42,100 Land $15,800 Building $26,300
1994$42,100 Land $15,800 Building $26,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 548 S 18th 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 548 S 18th 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 678 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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