Berks County property record for 144 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-61-1206 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-61-1206 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 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 | 6669800 |
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| Street Address | 144 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-4057 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, APN 5307-73-61-1206, as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041197 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 144 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012734 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020012734 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 144 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Document Number | 0000041197 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 144 WALNUT ST READING PA 196014057, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $635.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,500 (-) Land $5,600 Building $16,900 | $5,600 (-75.11%) Land $5,600 |
| 2024 | $595.00 | $22,500 Land $5,600 Building $16,900 | |
| 1994 | $22,500 Land $5,600 Building $16,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110025001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system PA3060059, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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