Berks County property record for 419 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $14,900 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,230 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-79-5125 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-79-5125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4304925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 419 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
419 Chestnut St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 419 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| May 8, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 201716359 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 419 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1818 |
| Document Number | 0000016150 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1818 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 419 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1818 |
| Document Number | 0000016359 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $149.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 196021818, READING, PA 19602-1818 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 419 Chestnut St was $1,230 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 | $1,230.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,600 Land $8,800 Building $34,800 | $8,800 Land $8,800 |
| 2024 | $1,154.00 | $43,600 Land $8,800 Building $34,800 | |
| 1994 | $43,600 Land $8,800 Building $34,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 419 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 419 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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