Berks County property record for 237 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale Jun 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-06-39-4308 |
| Primary APN | 5306-06-39-4308 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93031700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BIRDSBORO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19508-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 GAUL RD, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202225476 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 237 CHESTNUT ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000025476 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022025476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 154 GAUL RD, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9602 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 237 CHESTNUT ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000022432 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022022432 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 SPRING ST, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-1701 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,370.00 (+9.6%) | $58,300 (-) Land $17,000 Building $41,300 | $17,000 (-70.84%) Land $17,000 |
| 2024 | $1,250.00 | $58,300 Land $17,000 Building $41,300 | |
| 1994 | $58,300 Land $17,000 Building $41,300 |
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 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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