Berks County property record for 414 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,987 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-78-4967 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-78-4967 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,987 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4304800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 414 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
414 Chestnut St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2007.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 414 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007378 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 414 Chestnut St was $745 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $745.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,400 Land $8,900 Building $17,500 | $8,900 Land $8,900 |
| 2024 | $698.00 | $26,400 Land $8,900 Building $17,500 | |
| 1994 | $26,400 Land $8,900 Building $17,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 414 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 414 Chestnut 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 | 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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