Berks County property record for 227 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,970 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $637 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-74-61-4423 |
| Primary APN | 5307-74-61-4423 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 227 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-4036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-74-61-4423
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202337158 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 03, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011583 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 227 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4036 |
| Document Number | 0000037158 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,900.00 |
| 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 | 227 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4036 |
| Document Number | 0000037159 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037159 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000037161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037161 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 227 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4036 |
| Document Number | 0000018868 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2 ALBERT LN, READING, PA 19607-9365 |
| Document Number | 0000018869 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018869 |
| Name | PRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2024 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $637.00 (+6.52%) | $22,600 (-) Land $7,900 Building $14,700 | $7,900 (-65.04%) Land $7,900 |
| 2024 | $598.00 (-39.41%) | $22,600 (-) Land $7,900 Building $14,700 | |
| 2023 | $987.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,600 Land $7,900 Building $14,700 | |
| 1994 | $22,600 Land $7,900 Building $14,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 1,382 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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