Berks County property record for 742 Thorn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,526 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $990 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Second Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-58-64-4426 |
| Primary APN | 5307-58-64-4426 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,526 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14657425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 742 THORN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
742 Thorn St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 742 THORN ST, READING, PA 19601-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202142754 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 742 THORN ST, READING, PA 19601-2519 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000042758 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042758 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 742 THORN ST, READING, PA 19601-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000042754 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURED LAND TRANSFER LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 742 THORN ST, READING, PA 19601-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000042755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042755 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000042757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042757 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 742 Thorn St was $990.
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 | $990.00 | $35,100 Land $10,200 Building $24,900 | $10,200 Land $10,200 |
| 2024 | $929.00 | $35,100 Land $10,200 Building $24,900 | |
| 1994 | $35,100 Land $10,200 Building $24,900 |
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 742 Thorn 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 742 Thorn 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 1,993 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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