Berks County property record for 229 W Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $186 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-72-42-7217 |
| Primary APN | 5307-72-42-7217 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6000157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 W BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-72-42-7217
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 CANAL ST, READING, PA 19602-2631 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Deed, Transfer SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200212828 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3489 / 753 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032237 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 229 W BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2601 |
| Document Number | 0000032237 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2025009916 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025032237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 WASHINGTON ST # ST329-33, ST329-33, READING, PA 19601-4009 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 WASHINGTON ST # 329-330, 329, READING, PA 19601-4009 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 229 W BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601-2601 |
| Document Number | 0000001556 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $327.06 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 531 CANAL ST #4TH READING PA 196022631, 4TH, READING, PA 19602-2631 |
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 | $186.00 (+30.07%) | $6,600 (+24.53%) Land $6,600 | $6,600 (+24.53%) Land $6,600 |
| 2025 | $143.00 (+2.14%) | $5,300 (-) Land $5,300 | |
| 2024 | $140.00 (-39.39%) | $5,300 (-) Land $5,300 | |
| 2023 | $231.00 | $5,300 Land $5,300 | |
| 1994 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: 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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