Berks County property record for 828 Master St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Second Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-98-7802 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-98-7802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2488300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 828 MASTER ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 828 MASTER ST, READING, PA 19602-2746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202140415 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 828 MASTER ST, READING, PA 19602-2746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047597 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021047597 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 828 MASTER ST, READING, PA 19602-2746 |
| Document Number | 0000040415 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 828 MASTER ST, READING, PA 19602-2746 |
| Document Number | 0000040416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040416 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $604.00 (+6.71%) | $21,400 (-) Land $5,500 Building $15,900 | $5,500 (-74.3%) Land $5,500 |
| 2024 | $566.00 | $21,400 Land $5,500 Building $15,900 | |
| 1994 | $21,400 Land $5,500 Building $15,900 |
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 · 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 Claims | 4 (1978–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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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