Berks County property record for 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5326-11-56-3499 |
| Primary APN | 5326-11-56-3499 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 324 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 81036840 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-2861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LENUPE ACRES SEC #1 |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 12101 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19606-2861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1973 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1973 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1636 / 11 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 56 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19606-2861 |
| Document Number | 0000016355 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 56 WALNUT ST READING PA 196062861, READING, PA 19606-2861 |
| Document Number | 0000016355 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16355 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILSON, NC 27893 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2038 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | St. Lawrence Borough |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,377.00 (+7.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,700 (-) Land $23,400 Building $54,300 | $23,400 (-69.88%) Land $23,400 |
| 2024 | $1,284.00 | $77,700 Land $23,400 Building $54,300 | |
| 1994 | $77,700 Land $23,400 Building $54,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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