Berks County property record for 228 Moss St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Federal Property (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 18,122 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,541 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-01-2629 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-01-2629 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 18,122 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,601 sqft |
| Basement Area | 6,541 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09507775 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 MOSS ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3147 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Federal Property (Exempt) |
| Legal Block | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 815 WASHINGTON ST, READING, PA 19601-3615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201319162 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 228 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19601-3147 |
| Document Number | 0000025969 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 640 MASONIC WAY #1061 BELMONT CA 940025429, 1061, BELMONT, CA 94002-5429 |
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 | $1,541.00 (+6.64%) | $54,600 (-) Land $15,000 Building $39,600 | $15,000 (-72.53%) Land $15,000 |
| 2024 | $1,445.00 | $54,600 Land $15,000 Building $39,600 | |
| 1994 | $54,600 Land $15,000 Building $39,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | None beyond 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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