Berks County property record for 738 Beach St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,489 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-05-19-6844 |
| Primary APN | 5308-05-19-6844 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,674 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Basement Area | 270 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66020394 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 738 BEACH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
738 Beach St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 BEACH ST, READING, PA 19605-1504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1972 |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1608 / 337 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017929 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 738 Beach St was $1,489.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,489.00 | $99,200 Land $38,500 Building $60,700 | $38,500 Land $38,500 |
| 2024 | $1,393.00 | $99,200 Land $38,500 Building $60,700 | |
| 1994 | $99,200 Land $38,500 Building $60,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 738 Beach 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 | 3 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 738 Beach St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 285 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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