Berks County property record for 226 Orange St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,109 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale Mar 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-21-08-2830 |
| Primary APN | 5316-21-08-2830 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 ORANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
226 Orange St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 ENDOR AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-4610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Deed, Transfer KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202313345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 226 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1927 |
| Document Number | 0000013345 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 ENDOR AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-4610 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 226 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1927 |
| Document Number | 0000006765 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6765 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 N 3TH ST READING PA 19601, READING, PA 19601 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 226 Orange St was $1,109.
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 | $1,109.00 | $39,300 Land $5,300 Building $34,000 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
| 2024 | $1,040.00 | $39,300 Land $5,300 Building $34,000 | |
| 1994 | $39,300 Land $5,300 Building $34,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 226 Orange 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.
Wildfire risk around 226 Orange St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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