Berks County property record for 554 S 19th St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,338 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-41-57-4213 |
| Primary APN | 5316-41-57-4213 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16238925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 554 S 19TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
554 S 19th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| May 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201843656 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000023924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023023924 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2063 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000032424 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021032424 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 331 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000019715 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019715 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000043656 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018043656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SENTRY ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000043657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018043657 |
| Name | CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 554 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000029860 |
| Instrument | 29860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 554 S 19TH ST READING PA 196061707, READING, PA 19606-1707 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 554 S 19th St was $1,338.
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 | $1,338.00 | $47,400 Land $15,800 Building $31,600 | $15,800 Land $15,800 |
| 2024 | $1,254.00 | $47,400 Land $15,800 Building $31,600 | |
| 1994 | $47,400 Land $15,800 Building $31,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 554 S 19th 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 554 S 19th 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 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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