631 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 631 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details15,624 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$846 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2024 Sale
Nov 2023 Foreclosure
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-75-82-7023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-75-82-7023
Alternative APNs
  • 07-5307-75-82-7023
  • 07363550
  • 363550

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area15,624 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area9,900 sqft
Basement Area9,900 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07363550
Street Address631 ELM ST
CityBIRDSBORO
StatePA
Zip19508
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Legal Block82
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address14 TIMOTHY LEO CT, FLEETWOOD, PA 19522-8884
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 31, 2024Deed, Transfer
Nov 3, 2023Public Action, Foreclosure
Nov 13, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 10, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202422546
Prior Transfer DateOct 21, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000043007
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJul 31, 2024
Property Address631 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3328
Document Number0000022546
Instrument DateJul 30, 2024
Instrument2024022546
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$30.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14 TIMOTHY LEO CT, FLEETWOOD, PA 19522-8884

November 2023: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 3, 2023
Property Address631 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3328
Document Number0000032961
Instrument DateNov 2, 2023
Instrument2023032961
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$799.20
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4114 7TH AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1912

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 13, 2020
Property Address631 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3328
Document Number0000043007
Instrument DateOct 21, 2020
Instrument43007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$15.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateOct 10, 2018
Property Address631 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3328
Document Number0000035321
Instrument DateOct 10, 2018
Instrument35321
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$10.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address351 BLAIR AVE READING PA 196011925, READING, PA 19601-1925

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$846.00 (-11.23%)$30,000 (-16.67%) Land $30,000$30,000 (-16.67%) Land $30,000
2024$953.00 (-39.42%)$36,000 (-) Land $30,000 Building $6,000
2023$1,573.00$36,000 Land $30,000 Building $6,000
1994$36,000 Land $30,000 Building $6,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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.

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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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