Berks County property record for 148 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $429 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-61-1236 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-61-1236 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,870 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 148 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 records · APN 5307-73-61-1236
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 09, 2022 | Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 09, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20238218 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 148 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Document Number | 0000008218 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2023 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 148 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Document Number | 0000008219 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008219 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Property Address | 148 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4057 |
| Document Number | 0000036250 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022036250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 CAYUGA CT, READING, PA 19607-1401 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $429.00 (+6.72%) | $15,200 (-) Land $5,600 Building $9,600 | $5,600 (-63.16%) Land $5,600 |
| 2024 | $402.00 | $15,200 Land $5,600 Building $9,600 | |
| 1994 | $15,200 Land $5,600 Building $9,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| 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 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.
Based on FCC filings for 1,382 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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