Berks County property record for 421 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,794 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-79-5145 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-79-5145 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 12 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,794 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,971 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,987 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04304975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BIRDSBORO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19508 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4015 81ST ST, ELMHURST, NY 11373-1308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202135960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 421 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-1852 |
| Document Number | 0000035960 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021035960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4015 81ST ST, ELMHURST, NY 11373-1308 |
| Document Number | 0000035961 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021035961 |
| Name | LEBANON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LEBANON, PA 17042 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,228.00 (+6.69%) | $43,500 (-) Land $11,000 Building $32,500 | $11,000 (-74.71%) Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $1,151.00 | $43,500 Land $11,000 Building $32,500 | |
| 1994 | $43,500 Land $11,000 Building $32,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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