944 Church St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 944 Church St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$32,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$889 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-51-85-0468

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-51-85-0468
Alternative APNs
  • 14-5307-51-85-0468
  • 14314700
  • 314700

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area285 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number14314700
Street Address944 CHURCH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-1807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block85
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract400

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address618 W HERITAGE DR, TYLER, TX 75703-5093
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 4, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20176252
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateFeb 17, 2017
Property Address944 CHURCH ST, READING, PA 19601-1807
Document Number0000006252
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2017
Instrument6252
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 16, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$320.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address944 CHURCH ST READING PA 196011807, READING, PA 19601-1807

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$889.00 (+6.72%)$31,500 (-) Land $12,000 Building $19,500$12,000 (-61.9%) Land $12,000
2024$833.00$31,500 Land $12,000 Building $19,500
1994$31,500 Land $12,000 Building $19,500

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on Church St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number