Berks County property record for 552 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,052 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-40-47-8264 |
| Primary APN | 5316-40-47-8264 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| 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 | 16235875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 S 18TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
552 S 18th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FOUNDATION CREF FUNDING II LLC |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUN FCU |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SHANNON SHAFFER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20247258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 552 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000007258 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,799.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 552 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000007259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007259 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 552 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000024511 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023024511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $915.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 336 ELTON ST APT 5B, 5B, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-2150 |
| Document Number | 0000024513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023024513 |
| Name | FOUNDATION CREF FUNDING II LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 552 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000031234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018031234 |
| Name | SUN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MAUMEE, OH 43537 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 552 S 18TH ST, READING, PA 19606-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000020092 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 140 SCOTLAND DR READING PA 196069019, READING, PA 19606-9019 |
| Document Number | 20093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20093 |
| Name | SHANNON SHAFFER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1635 READING BLVD, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-2343 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 552 S 18th St was $1,052.
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 | $1,052.00 | $37,300 Land $14,000 Building $23,300 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
| 2024 | $987.00 (-39.45%) | $37,300 (-) Land $14,000 Building $23,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,630.00 | $37,300 Land $14,000 Building $23,300 | |
| 1994 | $37,300 Land $14,000 Building $23,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 552 S 18th 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 552 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 678 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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