Berks County property record for 616 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-88-5987 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-88-5987 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4305900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 616 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 FRANKLIN AVE, 1, CLIFTON, NJ 07011-2236 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TIDAL LOANS LLC |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201810637 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 616 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 GREENTREE CTR 104, 104, MARLTON, NJ 08053-3422 |
| Document Number | 0000019868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019868 |
| Name | TIDAL LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77054 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 616 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000010637 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 200 UNION AVE CLIFTON NJ 070113214, CLIFTON, NJ 07011-3214 |
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 | $479.00 (+6.44%) | $17,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $9,300 | $7,700 (-54.71%) Land $7,700 |
| 2024 | $450.00 | $17,000 Land $7,700 Building $9,300 | |
| 1994 | $17,000 Land $7,700 Building $9,300 |
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 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures