Berks County property record for 425 Spring Garden St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 acres (436 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $166 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale Mar 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-36-97-7998 |
| Primary APN | 5306-36-97-7998 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 436 sqft (0.01 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 425 SPRING GARDEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
425 Spring Garden St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1049 CHURCH ST, READING, PA 19601-1815 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20238888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 425 SPRING GARDEN ST, READING, PA 19602-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000008888 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $130.98 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 322 CHERRY ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1238 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1049 CHURCH ST, READING, PA 19601-1815 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 425 SPRING GARDEN ST, READING, PA 19602-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000007720 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007720 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $130.98 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 322 CHERRY ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1238 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 425 Spring Garden St was $166.
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 | $166.00 | $5,900 Land $4,400 Building $1,500 | $4,400 Land $4,400 |
| 2024 | $156.00 | $5,900 Land $4,400 Building $1,500 | |
| 1994 | $5,900 Land $4,400 Building $1,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 425 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 425 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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