Berks County property record for 970 Butter Ln, Reading, PA 19606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5327-18-41-1493 |
| Primary APN | 5327-18-41-1493 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Pool Area | 336 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 324 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43005139 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 BUTTER LN |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19606-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EXETER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 12104 |
970 Butter Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Berks County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 BUTTER LN, READING, PA 19606-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200744833 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5184 / 1284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 970 BUTTER LN, READING, PA 19606-1445 |
| Document Number | 0000020257 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET TITLE GROUP LLC, ROCKET CLOSE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 BUTTER LN, READING, PA 19606-1445 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000020257, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620257 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Rate | 5.85% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 970 Butter Ln was $1,604 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Exeter Township |
| Unified School District | Exeter Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,604.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,800 Land $27,200 Building $73,600 | $27,200 Land $27,200 |
| 2024 | $1,493.00 | $100,800 Land $27,200 Building $73,600 | |
| 1994 | $100,800 Land $27,200 Building $73,600 |
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 970 Butter Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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 970 Butter Ln 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH serves 10,400 people · EPA ID PA3060082 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Service Electric Cable TV.
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