940 N 4th St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 940 N 4th St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$95,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,849 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5307-50-75-2526`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5307-50-75-2526`
Alternative APNs	`14-5307-50-75-2526` `14066925` `066925`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,608 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	760 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14066925
Street Address	940 N 4TH ST
City	READING
State	PA
Zip	19601-2110
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block	75
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Township / Civil Division	READING
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 22, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK
May 31, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS CMNTY BK
May 31, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS CMNTY BK
Mar 6, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC, POWER SETTLEMENT GRP LLC
Dec 20, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20196713
Last Transfer Date	Sep 2, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000033968
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2020
Property Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110
Document Number	0000033968
Instrument Date	Sep 2, 2020
Instrument	2020033968
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2021
Title Company	POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033969
Date	Sep 22, 2020
Instrument	2020033969

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2035

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110
Document Number	0000017893
Instrument Date	May 31, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 19, 2019
Title Company	EDGE ABSTRACT

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	940 N 4TH ST READING PA 196012110, READING, PA 19601-2110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017893
Date	Jun 6, 2019
Instrument	17893

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS CMNTY BK
Type	Bank
Address	MANSFIELD, PA 16933

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.37%

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Property Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110
Document Number	0000020293
Instrument Date	May 31, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 10, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	940 N 4TH ST READING PA 196012110, READING, PA 19601-2110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020293
Date	Jun 25, 2019
Instrument	20293

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS CMNTY BK
Type	Bank
Address	MANSFIELD, PA 16933

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 24, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.37%

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2019
Property Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110
Document Number	0000006713
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2019
Instrument	6713
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 19, 2019
Title Company	POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC, POWER SETTLEMENT GRP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$950.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	940 N 4TH ST READING PA 196012110, READING, PA 19601-2110

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERKS PA
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2018
Property Address	940 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2110
Document Number	0000043799
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2018
Instrument	43799
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	519 WALNUT ST READING PA 196013477, READING, PA 19601-3477

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Berks County
Municipality	Reading City
Unified School District	Reading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,849.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption	$65,500 (-) Land $12,000 Building $53,500	$12,000 (-81.68%) Land $12,000
2024	$1,734.00	$65,500 Land $12,000 Building $53,500
1994			$65,500 Land $12,000 Building $53,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 939 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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