Berks County property record for 235 Orange St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,157 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $626 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-29-08-3753 |
| Primary APN | 5316-29-08-3753 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,157 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2563075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 235 ORANGE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202430286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 235 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, YOUR HOME STLMT SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1114 SOLLY PL, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-1450 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000010365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010365 |
| Name | VINH PHU LA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 644 UNION AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07208 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $626.00 (+6.64%) | $22,200 (-) Land $6,600 Building $15,600 | $6,600 (-70.27%) Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $587.00 | $22,200 Land $6,600 Building $15,600 | |
| 1994 | $22,200 Land $6,600 Building $15,600 |
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
| 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.
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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