Berks County property record for 240 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 20,540 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $244,842 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,769 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-74-61-5237 |
| Primary APN | 5307-74-61-5237 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 20,540 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06900348 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 WALNUT ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 WASHINGTON ST, READING, PA 19601-4009 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200554476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4665 / 1186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $109,900 (+0.73%) Land $109,900 | ||
| 2024 | $109,100 Land $97,400 Building $11,700 | ||
| 2023 | $4,769.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 1994 | $109,100 Land $97,400 Building $11,700 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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.
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 | 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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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