Berks County property record for 228 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 | $187,500 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,255 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5473-17-12-1361 |
| Primary APN | 5473-17-12-1361 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 85045000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 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 May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT/BERKS COUNTY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202246372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 228 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000046372 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022046372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | VAST ABSTRACT LLC, VAST ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000046373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022046373 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 228 E SMITH ST, TOPTON, PA 19562-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000029760 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT/BERKS COUNTY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 129 S HASST TOPTON PA 19562, TOPTON, PA 19562 |
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 | $1,255.00 (+3.89%) | $71,500 (-) Land $23,400 Building $48,100 | $23,400 (-67.27%) Land $23,400 |
| 2024 | $1,208.00 | $71,500 Land $23,400 Building $48,100 | |
| 1994 | $71,500 Land $23,400 Building $48,100 |
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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