Berks County property record for 831 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,013 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-54-14-4950 |
| Primary APN | 5317-54-14-4950 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12465025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 831 LOCUST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
831 Locust St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of June 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 SHERMAN RD, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508-8597 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 202410968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 831 LOCUST ST, READING, PA 19604-2410 |
| Document Number | 0000018252 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618252 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET CLOSE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 SHERMAN RD, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508-8597 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000018252, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618252 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 831 Locust St was $1,013.
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 | $1,013.00 | $35,900 Land $12,000 Building $23,900 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $950.00 | $35,900 Land $12,000 Building $23,900 | |
| 1994 | $35,900 Land $12,000 Building $23,900 |
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 831 Locust 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.
Wildfire risk around 831 Locust St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | 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 2,116 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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