Berks County property record for 937 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
| Square Footage | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,188.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5317-46-15-9595 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 13265175 |
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| Street Address | 937 BIRCH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2321 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5317-46-15-9595
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage MARTIN FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC |
| May 17, 2021 | Deed, Transfer LEGACY TITLE |
| May 18, 2021 | Deed, Transfer LEGACY TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202222472 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2525000896 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000022472 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022022472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000022473 |
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| Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022022473 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000040100 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 344 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3002 |
| Document Number | 0000040101 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040101 |
| Name | MARTIN FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000024333 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| 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 | 2106 S 1ST AVE, WHITEHALL, PA 18052-4800 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000024878 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $440.00 |
| 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 | 937 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604-2321 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,188.00 (+6.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,100 (-) Land $15,000 Building $27,100 | $15,000 (-64.37%) Land $15,000 |
| 2024 | $1,114.00 | $42,100 Land $15,000 Building $27,100 | |
| 1994 | $42,100 Land $15,000 Building $27,100 |
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