635 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 635 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,886 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$165,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$573 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Second Mortgage
Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-57-53-7864

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-57-53-7864
Alternative APNs
  • 15-5307-57-53-7864
  • 15044000
  • 044000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,886 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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number15044000
Street Address635 N FRONT ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-2425
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block53
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract1000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Queen Anne Historic District
listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

635 N Front St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 17, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE
Nov 17, 2023Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 10, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUN FCU
Jul 20, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
PRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC
Jun 28, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
JOSUE MORALES IRA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 17, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202334222
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000034225
DateNov 17, 2023
Instrument2023034225
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressREADING, PA 19601
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 17, 2023
Property Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425
Document Number0000034222
Instrument DateNov 7, 2023
Instrument2023034222
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,650.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425

Mortgage

Document Number0000034223
DateNov 17, 2023
Instrument2023034223
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number0000034224
DateNov 17, 2023
Instrument2023034224
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressREADING, PA 19601
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueDec 1, 2033

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000044097
DateNov 10, 2022
Instrument2022044097
Lender
NameSUN FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMAUMEE, OH 43537
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueDec 1, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.5%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2027
Change Frequency5 Years
Min Rate At Change4.5%
Max Rate At Change10.5%
Index5-Year TN
Max Rate10.5%

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJul 20, 2022
Property Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425
Document Number0000029128
Instrument DateJul 18, 2022
Instrument2022029128
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$950.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2313 DEBRA AVE, EAST PETERSBURG, PA 17520-1404

Mortgage

Document Number0000029129
DateJul 20, 2022
Instrument2022029129
Lender
NamePRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJun 28, 2022
Property Address635 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2425
Document Number0000025813
Instrument DateJun 17, 2022
Instrument2022025813
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1515 N 12TH ST, READING, PA 19604-1832

Mortgage

Document Number0000025814
DateJun 28, 2022
Instrument2022025814
Lender
NameJOSUE MORALES IRA
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 635 N Front St was $573.

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$573.00$20,300 Land $7,000 Building $13,300$7,000 Land $7,000
2024$537.00 (-39.46%)$20,300 (-) Land $7,000 Building $13,300
2023$887.00$20,300 Land $7,000 Building $13,300
1994$20,300 Land $7,000 Building $13,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 635 N Front 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

The area around 635 N Front St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 1,993 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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