Berks County property record for 427 Spring Garden St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.01 acres (436 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $47 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Feb 2024 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-36-97-7997 |
| Primary APN | 5306-36-97-7997 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 436 sqft (0.01 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2644750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 427 SPRING GARDEN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
427 Spring Garden St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2231 BERKLEY RD, READING, PA 19605-2806 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20249825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 427 SPRING GARDEN ST, READING, PA 19602-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000009825 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024009825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2231 BERKLEY RD, READING, PA 19605-2806 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 427 SPRING GARDEN ST, READING, PA 19602-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000005774 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005774 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 322 CHERRY ST, WEST READING, PA 19611-1238 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 427 SPRING GARDEN ST, READING, PA 19602-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000005275 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021005275 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 COURT ST2ND, 633, READING, PA 19601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 SPRING GARDEN ST, READING, PA 19602-2541 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 427 Spring Garden St was $47.
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 | $47.00 | $1,700 Land $1,700 | $1,700 Land $1,700 |
| 2024 | $13.00 (-38.1%) | $500 (-) Land $500 | |
| 2023 | $21.00 | $500 Land $500 | |
| 1994 | $500 Land $500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 427 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 427 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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