Berks County property record for 218 E Smith St, Topton, PA 19562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,145 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5473-17-12-0298 |
| Primary APN | 5473-17-12-0298 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 85044500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 E SMITH ST |
| City | TOPTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19562-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 14201 |
Source: Berks County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI HOUSING FIN AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201030736 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040773 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 218 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000033935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023033935 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17105 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 218 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000018301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018301 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17105 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 318 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 218 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000000487 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY BELL AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 E SMITH ST TOPTON PA 195621117, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000000487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 487 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 N FRNT ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17105 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2050 |
| Rate | 4.37% |
|---|
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Topton Borough |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Heights Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,145.00 (+4%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,200 (-) Land $23,400 Building $41,800 | $23,400 (-64.11%) Land $23,400 |
| 2024 | $1,101.00 | $65,200 Land $23,400 Building $41,800 | |
| 1994 | $65,200 Land $23,400 Building $41,800 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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: 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOPTON BORO WATER SUPPLY serves 2,069 people · EPA ID PA3060072 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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