Berks County property record for 749 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,392 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $911 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-99-4133 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-99-4133 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03306905 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 749 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | DOUGLASSVILLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19518-9002 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
749 Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 MAPLE AVE, PAOLI, PA 19301-1216 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT OF PA |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT/PA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202615556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2611001872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 749 CHESTNUT ST, DOUGLASSVILLE, PA 19518-9002 |
| Document Number | 0000015556 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT OF PA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $328,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 28 MAPLE AVE, PAOLI, PA 19301-1216 |
| Document Number | 0000015557, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615557 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
|---|
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 749 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2747 |
| Document Number | 0000027389 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT/PA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $900.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4554 DEL MAR DR READING PA 196068930, READING, PA 19606-8930 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 749 Chestnut St was $911.
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 | $911.00 | $32,300 Land $11,000 Building $21,300 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $855.00 | $32,300 Land $11,000 Building $21,300 | |
| 1994 | $32,300 Land $11,000 Building $21,300 |
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 749 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 749 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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