Berks County property record for 736 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,480 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-99-3525 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-99-3525 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 736 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
736 Franklin St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1706 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604-1705 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20157019 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 736 FRANKLIN ST, READING, PA 19602-1145 |
| Document Number | 0000008436 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1706 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604-1705 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1706 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604-1705 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 736 Franklin St was $697.
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 | $697.00 | $24,700 Land $10,000 Building $14,700 | $10,000 Land $10,000 |
| 2024 | $653.00 | $24,700 Land $10,000 Building $14,700 | |
| 1994 | $24,700 Land $10,000 Building $14,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 736 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 736 Franklin 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 | None beyond 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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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