Berks County property record for 939 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $880 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-01-4928 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-01-4928 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9364900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 939 ELM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
939 Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 939 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 939 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3172 |
| Document Number | 0000032459 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022032459 |
| 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 | 939 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3172 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 939 Elm St was $880 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $880.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,200 Land $10,600 Building $20,600 | $10,600 Land $10,600 |
| 2024 | $825.00 | $31,200 Land $10,600 Building $20,600 | |
| 1994 | $31,200 Land $10,600 Building $20,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 939 Elm 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 939 Elm 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 2,831 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 |
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