Berks County property record for 125 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale Feb 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-65-52-8596 |
| Primary APN | 5307-65-52-8596 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| 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 | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6275350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 125 BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
125 Buttonwood St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 MARTINS RD, READING, PA 19608-9593 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202021194 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050092 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 125 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2905 |
| Document Number | 0000021194 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 MARTINS RD SINKING SPRING PA 196089593, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9593 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 125 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2905 |
| Document Number | 0000007107 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7107 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 CLEVELAND ST BRENTWOOD NY 117173101, BRENTWOOD, NY 11717-3101 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 125 Buttonwood St was $697.
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 | $697.00 | $24,700 Land $6,100 Building $18,600 | $6,100 Land $6,100 |
| 2024 | $653.00 | $24,700 Land $6,100 Building $18,600 | |
| 1994 | $24,700 Land $6,100 Building $18,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 125 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.
The area around 125 Buttonwood St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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