Berks County property record for 828 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,882 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,913 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $756 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-98-7988 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-98-7988 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 306 sqft |
| Basement Area | 306 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02307505 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 828 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2752 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
828 Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 828 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2752 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20195623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 828 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2752 |
| Document Number | 0000005623 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.13 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 828 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 196022752, READING, PA 19602-2752 |
| Document Number | 5624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5624 |
| Name | DORA MENDOZA |
|---|---|
| Address | 16050 23RD AVE, WHITESTONE, NY 11357-3939 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Feb 24, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 828 Chestnut St was $756.
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 | $756.00 | $26,800 Land $11,000 Building $15,800 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $709.00 | $26,800 Land $11,000 Building $15,800 | |
| 1994 | $26,800 Land $11,000 Building $15,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 828 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 4 (1978–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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 828 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 | Indirect within 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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