Berks County property record for 540 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $169 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-82-2421 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-82-2421 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 7277475 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 432 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202222200 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $169.00 (+6.96%) | $6,000 (-) Land $6,000 | $6,000 (-) Land $6,000 |
| 2024 | $158.00 | $6,000 Land $6,000 | |
| 1994 | $6,000 Land $6,000 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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