Berks County property record for 140 Carpenter St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-69-9262 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-69-9262 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5287025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 CARPENTER ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3661 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201744704 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 140 CARPENTER ST, READING, PA 19602 |
| Document Number | 0000044704 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 44704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 817 WALNUT ST READING PA 196013661, READING, PA 19601-3661 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $8.00 (+14.29%) | $300 (-) Land $300 | $300 (-) Land $300 |
| 2024 | $7.00 | $300 Land $300 | |
| 1994 | $300 Land $300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | None beyond 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 801 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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