Berks County property record for 309 Spring Garden St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 776 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 acres (436 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $434 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-36-98-7660 |
| Primary APN | 5306-36-98-7660 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 776 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 436 sqft (0.01 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2643650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 SPRING GARDEN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
309 Spring Garden St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 494, READING, PA 19603-0494 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200852893 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5433 / 2253 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Spring Garden St was $434.
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 | $434.00 | $15,400 Land $4,400 Building $11,000 | $4,400 Land $4,400 |
| 2024 | $407.00 | $15,400 Land $4,400 Building $11,000 | |
| 1994 | $15,400 Land $4,400 Building $11,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Spring Garden St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 4 (1978–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 309 Spring Garden St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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