Berks County property record for 334 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,572 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $254 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Sep 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-78-0985 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-78-0985 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 9 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,572 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 334 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 FRANKLIN ST, READING, PA 19602-2825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202316897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 334 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1849 |
| Document Number | 0000016897 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023016897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 HILL AVE APT 2735, 2735, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-2065 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 FRANKLIN ST APT 1, 1, READING, PA 19602-2826 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 334 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1849 |
| Document Number | 0000030192 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30192 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1757 COTTON ST READING PA 196062618, READING, PA 19606-2618 |
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 | $254.00 (+6.72%) | $9,000 (-) Land $9,000 | $9,000 (-) Land $9,000 |
| 2024 | $238.00 (-39.44%) | $9,000 (-) Land $9,000 | |
| 2023 | $393.00 | $9,000 Land $9,000 | |
| 1994 | $9,000 Land $9,000 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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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