Berks County property record for 936 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,360 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-49-55-5587 |
| Primary APN | 5307-49-55-5587 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 936 N FRONT ST |
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| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| 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.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 936 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 11, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202310204 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 936 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000010204 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023010204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 936 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000010205 |
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| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023010205 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 936 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000028719 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 936 N FRONT ST, READING, PA 19601-2018 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,360.00 (+6.58%) | $48,200 (-) Land $9,600 Building $38,600 | $9,600 (-80.08%) Land $9,600 |
| 2024 | $1,276.00 | $48,200 Land $9,600 Building $38,600 | |
| 1994 | $48,200 Land $9,600 Building $38,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 |
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| 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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