Berks County property record for 237 Chestnut St, Kutztown, PA 19530
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5453-05-08-1789 |
| Primary APN | 5453-05-08-1789 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55000370 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BIRDSBORO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19508-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KUTZTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 14000 |
237 Chestnut St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 CHESTNUT ST, KUTZTOWN, PA 19530-1503 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202153897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 237 CHESTNUT ST, KUTZTOWN, PA 19530-1503 |
| Document Number | 0000053897 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021053897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | 1ST PATRIOT ABSTRACT OF LEHI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,545.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 CHESTNUT STREET, KUTZTOWN, PA 19530-1503 |
| Document Number | 0000053898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021053898 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Chestnut St was $8.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Kutztown Borough |
| Unified School District | Kutztown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8.00 | $600 Land $600 | $600 Land $600 |
| 2024 | $8.00 | $600 Land $600 | |
| 1994 | $600 Land $600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 237 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 Chestnut St 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 | 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 | KUTZTOWN BOROUGH WATER serves 14,200 people · EPA ID PA3060041 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| 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 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Borough of Kutztown Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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