Berks County property record for 917 Charles St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5325-16-83-5605 |
| Primary APN | 5325-16-83-5605 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 43044679 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 CHARLES ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-3707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 12004 |
917 Charles St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 CHARLES ST, READING, PA 19606-3707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202431897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 917 CHARLES ST, READING, PA 19606-3707 |
| Document Number | 0000022658 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022022658 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7.68 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 922 N 2ND ST, READING, PA 19601-2102 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Charles St was $5.
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 | $5.00 | $400 Land $400 | $400 Land $400 |
| 2024 | $149.00 | $400 Land $400 | |
| 1994 | $400 Land $400 |
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 917 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 917 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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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