Berks County property record for 829 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $705 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-99-7182 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-99-7182 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3307530 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 829 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | DOUGLASSVILLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19518-9004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
829 Chestnut St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 826 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2752 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201931804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 829 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA 19602-2754 |
| Document Number | 0000031804 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 829 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 196022754, READING, PA 19602-2754 |
| Document Number | 31805 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31805 |
| Name | COLONIAL R/E INVS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 NEWTOWN WOODS RD, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073-3917 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 829 Chestnut St was $705.
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 | $705.00 | $25,000 Land $6,100 Building $18,900 | $6,100 Land $6,100 |
| 2024 | $661.00 | $25,000 Land $6,100 Building $18,900 | |
| 1994 | $25,000 Land $6,100 Building $18,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 829 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 829 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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