Berks County property record for 900 Charles St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,135 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Construction Loan Apr 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5325-16-84-4073 |
| Primary APN | 5325-16-84-4073 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 43044600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 900 CHARLES ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-3708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LORRANE SCHOOL |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47-49 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 12004 |
900 Charles St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1913 GRING DR, READING, PA 19610-1427 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage ADVANTAGE LOAN SERVICING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202623376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 900 CHARLES ST, READING, PA 19606-3708 |
| Document Number | 0000023376 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE BERKS, CONESTOGA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199,980.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1913 GRING DR, READING, PA 19610-1427 |
| Document Number | 0000023377, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623377 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 900 CHARLES ST, READING, PA 19606-3708 |
| Document Number | 0000013011 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.13011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $90,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 NEVERSINK ST, READING, PA 19606-3732 |
| Document Number | 0000013012, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..13012 |
| Name | ADVANTAGE LOAN SERVICING |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 900 Charles St was $1,135, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,135.00 (+0.89%) | $71,000 (-) Land $33,500 Building $37,500 | $33,500 (-) Land $33,500 |
| 2025 | $1,125.00 (+6.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,000 (-) Land $33,500 Building $37,500 | $33,500 Land $33,500 |
| 2024 | $1,059.00 | $71,000 Land $33,500 Building $37,500 | |
| 1994 | $71,000 Land $33,500 Building $37,500 |
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 900 Charles 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 900 Charles 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV private · serves 24,951 people · EPA ID PA3060088 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Windstream.
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