1029 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1029 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$11,500 (Feb 2003)
Tax Bill$544 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5317-69-01-8462

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5317-69-01-8462
Alternative APNs
  • 09-5317-69-01-8462
  • 9674005
  • 674005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number9674005
Street Address1029 WALNUT ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-3743
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block18
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract1700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4243 8TH AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560-1805
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 16, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20038953
Deed Book / Page3691 / 2355
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateMay 7, 2021
Property Address1029 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3743
Document Number0000023011
Instrument DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument2021023011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 RAYMOND ST, READING, PA 19605-2945

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$544.00 (+6.67%)$19,300 (-) Land $7,600 Building $11,700$7,600 (-60.62%) Land $7,600
2024$510.00$19,300 Land $7,600 Building $11,700
1994$19,300 Land $7,600 Building $11,700

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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