Berks County property record for 1001 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,064 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,578 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-21-09-6103 |
| Primary APN | 5316-21-09-6103 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,064 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,048 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,048 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03308255 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1001 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1900 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1001 Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 GRINGS HILL RD, READING, PA 19608-2008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202514697 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1001 Chestnut St was $1,578.
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 | $1,578.00 | $55,900 Land $12,000 Building $43,900 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $1,479.00 | $55,900 Land $12,000 Building $43,900 | |
| 1994 | $55,900 Land $12,000 Building $43,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1001 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1001 Chestnut 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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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