Berks County property record for 938 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 2,740 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-77-00-4745 |
| Primary APN | 5317-77-00-4745 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,740 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 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 | 8678950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 938 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3799 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
938 Washington St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2010.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 SHILLINGTON RD, READING, PA 19608-1140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201047359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 938 Washington St was $1,304.
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 | $1,304.00 | $46,200 Land $6,600 Building $39,600 | $6,600 Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $1,223.00 | $46,200 Land $6,600 Building $39,600 | |
| 1994 | $46,200 Land $6,600 Building $39,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 938 Washington 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 Washington 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: 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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