Berks County property record for 944 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $784 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-01-4853 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-01-4853 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9365025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 944 ELM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3173 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15298 AQUARIUS WAY, MASCOTTE, FL 34753-9006 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201814380 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 944 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3173 |
| Document Number | 0000034462 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021034462 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15298 AQUARIUS WAY, MASCOTTE, FL 34753-9006 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 944 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3173 |
| Document Number | 0000014380 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 129 BELGRADE AVE CLIFTON NJ 070131003, CLIFTON, NJ 07013-1003 |
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 | $784.00 (+6.67%) | $27,800 (-) Land $6,600 Building $21,200 | $6,600 (-76.26%) Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $735.00 | $27,800 Land $6,600 Building $21,200 | |
| 1994 | $27,800 Land $6,600 Building $21,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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