Berks County property record for 727 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,802 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $547 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-99-2144 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-99-2144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3306355 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 727 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | DOUGLASSVILLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19518-9002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
727 Chestnut St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2017.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 SYCAMORE DR, READING, PA 19606-9542 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201732467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 727 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2747 |
| Document Number | 0000032467 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | HOMESALE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, HOMESALE SETTLEMENT SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 546 S PORTLAND MESA AZ 852062042, MESA, AZ 85206-2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 727 Chestnut St was $547.
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 | $547.00 | $19,400 Land $7,700 Building $11,700 | $7,700 Land $7,700 |
| 2024 | $513.00 | $19,400 Land $7,700 Building $11,700 | |
| 1994 | $19,400 Land $7,700 Building $11,700 |
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 727 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 727 Chestnut 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 | 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 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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