Berks County property record for 239 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,262 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-06-39-3398 |
| Primary APN | 5306-06-39-3398 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93031900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1351 |
| 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 |
239 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19611-1351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246842 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032960270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 239 CHESTNUT ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000006842 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006842 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19611-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000006843 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006843 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000006844 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006844 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SALINA, KS 67401 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 239 CHESTNUT ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000028279 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023028279 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 17 RIDGE DR, FLEETWOOD, PA 19522-9634 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 Chestnut St was $1,262, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $1,262.00 (+3.95%) | $53,700 (-) Land $15,900 Building $37,800 | $15,900 (-) Land $15,900 |
| 2025 | $1,214.00 (+5.47%) | $53,700 (-) Land $15,900 Building $37,800 | $15,900 Land $15,900 |
| 2024 | $1,151.00 (-41.57%) | $53,700 (-) Land $15,900 Building $37,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,970.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,700 Land $15,900 Building $37,800 | |
| 1994 | $53,700 Land $15,900 Building $37,800 |
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 239 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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.
The area around 239 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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