Berks County property record for 1223 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $957 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-12-8515 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-12-8515 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11280950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1223 BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
1223 Buttonwood St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 LUCINDA LN, READING, PA 19610-1026 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912236 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034588 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1223 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19604-2817 |
| Document Number | 0000034588 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022034588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 WEINDA LAVE, WYOMISSING, PA 19610 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1223 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19604-2817 |
| Document Number | 0000012236 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1119 LUANDA LN WYONING PA 19610, WYONING, PA 19610 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1223 Buttonwood St was $957.
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 | $957.00 | $33,900 Land $12,000 Building $21,900 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $897.00 | $33,900 Land $12,000 Building $21,900 | |
| 1994 | $33,900 Land $12,000 Building $21,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1223 Buttonwood St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1223 Buttonwood 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 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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