Berks County property record for 815 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-57-64-0812 |
| Primary APN | 5307-57-64-0812 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 815 PEAR ST |
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| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
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.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 353 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2932 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202313397 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 815 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000013397 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 353 SHELLY DR, READING, PA 19608-8983 |
| Document Number | 0000013399 |
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| Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013399 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000013398 |
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| Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013398 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
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 | $962.00 (+6.65%) | $34,100 (-) Land $9,000 Building $25,100 | $9,000 (-73.61%) Land $9,000 |
| 2024 | $902.00 | $34,100 Land $9,000 Building $25,100 | |
| 1994 | $34,100 Land $9,000 Building $25,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 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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