Berks County property record for 730 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $423 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-76-91-2298 |
| Primary APN | 5307-76-91-2298 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8672355 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 730 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3584 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
730 Walnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 730 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3584 |
| Document Number | 0000005152 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 730 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3584 |
| Document Number | 0000034691 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021034691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 730 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3584 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 730 Walnut St was $423.
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 | $423.00 | $15,000 Land $6,600 Building $8,400 | $6,600 Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $397.00 (-39.39%) | $15,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $8,400 | |
| 2023 | $655.00 | $15,000 Land $6,600 Building $8,400 | |
| 1994 | $15,000 Land $6,600 Building $8,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 730 Walnut 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 730 Walnut 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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