Berks County property record for 255 Jameson Pl, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,143 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-48-45-4079 |
| Primary APN | 5307-48-45-4079 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15434625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 JAMESON PL |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
255 Jameson Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 JAMESON PL, READING, PA 19601-2064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200279485 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3649 / 564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Jameson Pl was $1,143.
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 | $1,143.00 | $40,500 Land $8,900 Building $31,600 | $8,900 Land $8,900 |
| 2024 | $1,072.00 | $40,500 Land $8,900 Building $31,600 | |
| 1994 | $40,500 Land $8,900 Building $31,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Jameson Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 255 Jameson Pl is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 1,993 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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