Berks County property record for 161 W Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,165 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Second Mortgage May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-73-52-0494 |
| Primary APN | 5307-73-52-0494 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6283825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 W BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
161 W Buttonwood St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 W BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DIAMOND CU |
| May 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200812247 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5318 / 1551 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 161 W BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2942 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028513 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 161 W BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2942 |
| Document Number | 0000013375 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 W BUTTONWOOD ST READING PA 196012942, READING, PA 19601-2942 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 W Buttonwood St was $1,165.
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 | $1,165.00 | $41,300 Land $5,600 Building $35,700 | $5,600 Land $5,600 |
| 2024 | $1,093.00 | $41,300 Land $5,600 Building $35,700 | |
| 1994 | $41,300 Land $5,600 Building $35,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 W 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 161 W 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 |
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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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