Berks County property record for 255 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 22,584 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $77,158 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-69-5291 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-69-5291 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 22,584 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,916 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| View / Lot | Industrial |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05900108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1966 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Legal Subdivision | BARLEY SQUARE |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1966 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201016086 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016085 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 255 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1966 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1966 |
| Document Number | 0000035827 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025035827 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2640 WESTVIEW DR, WYOMISSING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $105,600 (-94.02%) Land $105,600 | ||
| 2024 | $1,765,000 Land $105,600 Building $1,659,400 | ||
| 2023 | $77,158.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 1994 | $1,765,000 Land $105,600 Building $1,659,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 | 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 | 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 801 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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