Berks County property record for 818 Birch St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,149 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,466 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-09-27-0033 |
| Primary APN | 5308-09-27-0033 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,149 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,149 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66027600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 818 BIRCH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
818 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 818 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19605-1408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 818 Birch St was $1,466 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,466.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,700 Land $38,700 Building $59,000 | $38,700 Land $38,700 |
| 2024 | $1,372.00 | $97,700 Land $38,700 Building $59,000 | |
| 1994 | $97,700 Land $38,700 Building $59,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 818 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 818 Birch 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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