Berks County property record for 1209 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-22-19-7154 |
| Primary APN | 5316-22-19-7154 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1209 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1209 Chestnut St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 GELSTON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-7060 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1209 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2055 |
| Document Number | 0000000399 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000399 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 214 GELSTON AVE APT C5, C5, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-7045 |
| Document Number | 0000000400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000400 |
| Name | JOB VAN LEUSDEN |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1209 Chestnut St was $973.
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 | $973.00 | $34,500 Land $8,800 Building $25,700 | $8,800 Land $8,800 |
| 2024 | $913.00 | $34,500 Land $8,800 Building $25,700 | |
| 1994 | $34,500 Land $8,800 Building $25,700 |
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 1209 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 1209 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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