Berks County property record for 1026 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,667 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $982 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-01-8258 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-01-8258 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,667 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8673930 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1026 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1026 Walnut St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2008.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 N BROBST ST, READING, PA 19607-1207 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200860742 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1026 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 N BROBST ST, READING, PA 19607-1207 |
| Document Number | 0000002796 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002796 |
| Name | FLEETWOOD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 105, FLEETWOOD, PA 19522 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1026 Walnut St was $982.
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 | $982.00 | $34,800 Land $8,000 Building $26,800 | $8,000 Land $8,000 |
| 2024 | $921.00 | $34,800 Land $8,000 Building $26,800 | |
| 1994 | $34,800 Land $8,000 Building $26,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1026 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1026 Walnut 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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