901 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 901 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details7,682 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$445,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$3,556 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5317-69-01-0965

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-69-01-0965
Alternative APNs
  • 09-5317-69-01-0965
  • 09364300

Interior

Units27 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area7,682 sqft Living Area
Gross Area8,234 sqft
1st Floor Area2,882 sqft
Basement Area552 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number09364300
Street Address901 ELM ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Block01
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract1700

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address14 TIMOTHY LEO CT, FLEETWOOD, PA 19522-8884
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202431074
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address901 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, DIANA EDWARDS SENTRY ABSTRAC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001025
DateJan 6, 2022
Instrument2022001025
Lender
NameDIAMOND CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPOTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJan 6, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,556.00 (+6.63%)$126,000 (-) Land $13,300 Building $112,700$13,300 (-89.44%) Land $13,300
2024$3,335.00$126,000 Land $13,300 Building $112,700
1994$126,000 Land $13,300 Building $112,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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