Berks County property record for 1236 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Storage Yard, Open Storage (Light Equipment, Material) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Second Mortgage Nov 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-41-57-9233 |
| Primary APN | 5307-41-57-9233 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1236 CENTRE AVE |
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| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Storage Yard, Open Storage (Light Equipment, Material) |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-41-57-9233
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1524 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATE OF |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LUIS EDUARDO CASTILLO |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LUIS EDWARD CASTILLO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1236 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601 |
| Document Number | 0000010509 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023010509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1524 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000010510 |
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| Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023010510 |
| Name | LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATE OF |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 18 Months |
| Due | Oct 07, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1236 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044312 |
| Name | LUIS EDUARDO CASTILLO |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 3803 N ALABAMA AVE, READING, PA 19605 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1236 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000029675 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029675 |
| Name | LUIS EDWARD CASTILLO |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 3803 N ALABAMA AVE, READING, PA 19605 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,882.00 (+3.98%) | $66,700 (-) Land $63,900 Building $2,800 | $63,900 (-) Land $63,900 |
| 2025 | $1,810.00 (+2.55%) | $66,700 (-) Land $63,900 Building $2,800 | $63,900 (-4.2%) Land $63,900 |
| 2024 | $1,765.00 | $66,700 Land $63,900 Building $2,800 | |
| 1994 | $66,700 Land $63,900 Building $2,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 939 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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