Berks County property record for 939 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,211 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-46-15-7543 |
| Primary APN | 5317-46-15-7543 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,204 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 |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13193025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 939 N 12TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
939 N 12th St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 939 N 12TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200625190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4820 / 471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 939 N 12th St was $1,211 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 | $1,211.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,900 Land $12,200 Building $30,700 | $12,200 Land $12,200 |
| 2024 | $1,135.00 | $42,900 Land $12,200 Building $30,700 | |
| 1994 | $42,900 Land $12,200 Building $30,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 939 N 12th 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 N 12th 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 218 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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