Berks County property record for 914 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,069 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-49-55-8388 |
| Primary APN | 5307-49-55-8388 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15577125 |
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| Street Address | 914 PEAR ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
914 Pear St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2010.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 12184, READING, PA 19612-2184 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200688093 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5013 / 83 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 914 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601-2024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000042867 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018042867 |
| Name | QNB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 914 Pear St was $1,069.
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 | $1,069.00 | $37,900 Land $9,000 Building $28,900 | $9,000 Land $9,000 |
| 2024 | $1,003.00 | $37,900 Land $9,000 Building $28,900 | |
| 1994 | $37,900 Land $9,000 Building $28,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 914 Pear St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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.
The area around 914 Pear St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,993 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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