Berks County property record for 948 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,350 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-02-5420 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-02-5420 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,350 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09278825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 BUTTONWOOD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2831 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
948 Buttonwood St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 HILGERT AVE, READING, PA 19607-2319 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200239886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3549 / 216 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017057 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 948 BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19604-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000017057 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 HILGERT AVE READING PA 196072319, READING, PA 19607-2319 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 948 Buttonwood St was $892.
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 | $892.00 | $31,600 Land $10,000 Building $21,600 | $10,000 Land $10,000 |
| 2024 | $836.00 | $31,600 Land $10,000 Building $21,600 | |
| 1994 | $31,600 Land $10,000 Building $21,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 Buttonwood 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 948 Buttonwood 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 2,831 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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