Berks County property record for 938 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-21-09-4523 |
| Primary APN | 5316-21-09-4523 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3382000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 938 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | WYOMISSING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19610-3003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
938 Franklin St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 619 SPRUCE ST, READING, PA 19602-2409 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201347708 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 938 FRANKLIN ST, READING, PA 19602-1812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023016821 |
| Name | JOSE MATEO |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 294 BARROW ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 7 Months |
| Due | Dec 31, 2023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 938 Franklin St was $657.
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 | $657.00 | $23,300 Land $7,700 Building $15,600 | $7,700 Land $7,700 |
| 2024 | $616.00 | $23,300 Land $7,700 Building $15,600 | |
| 1994 | $23,300 Land $7,700 Building $15,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 938 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 938 Franklin 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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