Berks County property record for 237 Butter Ln, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,008 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,099 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5326-05-28-3839 |
| Primary APN | 5326-05-28-3839 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,008 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,390 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 567 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,323 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43026900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 BUTTER LN |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2223 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNDALE ADD |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57-59 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
237 Butter Ln, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 BUTTER LN, READING, PA 19606-2223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201113519 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Butter Ln was $3,099.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,099.00 | $220,300 Land $65,900 Building $154,400 | $65,900 Land $65,900 |
| 2024 | $2,841.00 | $220,300 Land $65,900 Building $154,400 | |
| 1994 | $220,300 Land $65,900 Building $154,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Butter Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 237 Butter Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Service Electric Cable TV.
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