Berks County property record for 636 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,237 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-58-63-6975 |
| Primary APN | 5307-58-63-6975 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 18 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,237 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,010 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,273 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,773 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 250 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Pole Barn | 250 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14057650 |
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| Street Address | 636 N 3RD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
636 N 3rd St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 727 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202210996 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 636 N 3RD ST, READING, PA 19601-2838 |
| Document Number | 0000010996 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022010996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 727 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2209 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 636 N 3rd St was $4,799.
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 | $4,799.00 | $170,000 Land $31,500 Building $138,500 | $31,500 Land $31,500 |
| 2024 | $4,500.00 (-39.44%) | $170,000 (-) Land $31,500 Building $138,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,431.00 | $170,000 Land $31,500 Building $138,500 | |
| 1994 | $170,000 Land $31,500 Building $138,500 |
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 636 N 3rd 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.
The area around 636 N 3rd 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 989 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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