1120 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 1120 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details15 bd · 16.5 ba · 15,529 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size1.61 acres (70,567 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,200,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$9,445 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-41-56-9359

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-41-56-9359
Alternative APNs
  • 15-5307-41-56-9359
  • 15297250
  • 297250

Interior

Bedrooms15 Beds
Full Baths16.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms26 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area15,529 sqft Living Area
Gross Area17,829 sqft
Basement Area2,300 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1892
Exterior MaterialStone
Lot Area70,567 sqft
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area648 sqft
Pool House150 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Deck AreaDeck Area
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area152 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number15297250
Street Address1120 CENTRE AVE
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-1410
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block56
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Queen Anne Historic District
listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227
Individually ListedStirling
listed 1980 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 80003427

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1120 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1410
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 6, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage
HARVEST SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE LLC
Jun 29, 2020Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FLEETWOOD BANK
Aug 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHRISTIANSON MEYER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 11, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202517418
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address1120 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1410
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE PA, COMMONWEALTH LAND TTL PHILAD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1120 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1410

Mortgage

Document Number0000006789
DateMar 6, 2026
Instrument2026006789
Lender
NameHARVEST SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Address24422 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA STE 400, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Agreement
TypeSBA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMar 2, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJun 29, 2020
Property Address1120 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1410
Document Number0000021231
Instrument DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument2020021231
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021
Title CompanyADVANTAGE ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address901 N 3RD ST, 901, READING, PA 19601-2103

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4520 CHESTER AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143-3707

Mortgage

Document Number0000021232
DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument2020021232
Lender
NameFLEETWOOD BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term123 Months
DueSep 24, 2030

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address1120 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1410
Document Number0000032811
Instrument DateAug 28, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2018
Title CompanyCEDAR ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1120 CENTRE AVE READING PA 196011410, READING, PA 19601-1410

Mortgage

Document Number0000032811
DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument32811
Lender
NameCHRISTIANSON MEYER
Address411 CHESTNUT ST, LEBANON, PA 17042-6142
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,445.00 (+6.63%)$334,600 (-) Land $85,500 Building $249,100$85,500 (-74.45%) Land $85,500
2024$8,858.00$334,600 Land $85,500 Building $249,100
1994$334,600 Land $85,500 Building $249,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2006–2011)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 939 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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