Berks County property record for 856 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,548 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,583 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Line of Credit Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-51-85-3028 |
| Primary APN | 5307-51-85-3028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 24 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,710 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14090925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 N 6TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
856 N 6th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 41288, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304-7288 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 856 N 6TH ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Document Number | 0000012281 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 41288, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304-7288 |
| Document Number | 0000012282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012282 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 856 N 6TH ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Document Number | 0000033552 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | SECURED LAND TRANSFERS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 N 6TH ST READING PA 19601, READING, PA 19601 |
| Document Number | 0000033552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33552 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 856 N 6th St was $6,583.
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 | $6,583.00 | $233,200 Land $26,500 Building $206,700 | $26,500 Land $26,500 |
| 2024 | $6,173.00 (-39.44%) | $233,200 (-) Land $26,500 Building $206,700 | |
| 2023 | $10,194.00 | $233,200 Land $26,500 Building $206,700 | |
| 1994 | $233,200 Land $26,500 Building $206,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 N 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 856 N 6th 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 | 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 | 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 989 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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