Berks County property record for 653 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-54-13-4954 |
| Primary APN | 5317-54-13-4954 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| 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 | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12463475 |
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| Street Address | 653 LOCUST ST |
| City | MERTZTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1232 FAIRMONT AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1683 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201641303 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 653 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-2623 |
| Document Number | 0000044746 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 653 LOCUST ST READING PA 196042623, READING, PA 19604-2623 |
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 | $635.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,500 (-) Land $12,000 Building $10,500 | $12,000 (-46.67%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $595.00 | $22,500 Land $12,000 Building $10,500 | |
| 1994 | $22,500 Land $12,000 Building $10,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 2,831 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 |
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