Berks County property record for 156 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,748 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,067 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-62-1470 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-62-1470 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,748 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 978 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06275975 |
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| Street Address | 156 BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3291 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-3291 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLORIDA CAPITAL BANK NA |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FLORIDA CAPITAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201933355 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 156 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-3291 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000038640 |
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| Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019038640 |
| Name | FLORIDA CAPITAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 156 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-3291 |
| Document Number | 0000033355 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019033355 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 156 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-3291 |
| Document Number | 0000033356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019033356 |
| Name | FLORIDA CAPITAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
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 | $1,067.00 (+6.7%) | $37,800 (-) Land $10,000 Building $27,800 | $10,000 (-73.54%) Land $10,000 |
| 2024 | $1,000.00 | $37,800 Land $10,000 Building $27,800 | |
| 1994 | $37,800 Land $10,000 Building $27,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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