Berks County property record for 227 Orange St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 934 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-21-08-3759 |
| Primary APN | 5316-21-08-3759 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2562875 |
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| Street Address | 227 ORANGE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
227 Orange St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20255118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 227 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Document Number | 0000039267 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT/BERKS CNTY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 ORANGE ST READING PA 19602, READING, PA 19602 |
| Document Number | 39268 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39268 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WHITEHALL, PA 18052 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Orange St was $112.
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 | $112.00 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
| 2024 | $105.00 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | |
| 1994 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
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 227 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 227 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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