Berks County property record for 1040 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,889 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,583 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-18-32-4263 |
| Primary APN | 5306-18-32-4263 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,889 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,217 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18444275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1040 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1663 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
1040 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1040 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1663 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2022 | Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, PLATINUM HOME SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 17, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202216242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1040 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1663 |
| Document Number | 0000016242 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, PLATINUM HOME SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1663 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1040 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1663 |
| Document Number | 0000013518 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2332 SPRING ST WEST LAWN PA 196091624, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-1624 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1040 Lancaster Ave was $2,583.
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 | $2,583.00 | $91,500 Land $67,000 Building $24,500 | $67,000 Land $67,000 |
| 2024 | $2,422.00 (-39.45%) | $91,500 (-) Land $67,000 Building $24,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,000.00 | $91,500 Land $67,000 Building $24,500 | |
| 1994 | $91,500 Land $67,000 Building $24,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1040 Lancaster Ave 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.
The area around 1040 Lancaster Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 668 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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