Lancaster County property record for 1261 Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,950 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-30719-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 040-30719-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,950 sqft Gross Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 597 sqft |
| Deck Area | 241 sqft |
| Canopy | 4,950 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1261 READING RD |
|---|---|
| City | DENVER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17517-9687 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | 1261 READING RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRECKNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 12601 |
1261 Reading Rd, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1360 GREEN HILLS RD, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508-8303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236740801 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1261 READING RD, DENVER, PA 17517 |
| Document Number | 0006740801 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6740801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1360 GREEN HILLS RD, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508-8303 |
| Document Number | 0004080206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4080206 |
| Name | JONESTOWN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 16, 2043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Reading Rd was $4,450 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Brecknock Township |
| Unified School District | Eastern Lancaster County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $254,200 Land $54,400 Building $199,800 | $254,200 Land $54,400 Building $199,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,450.00 (+1.74%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,374.00 (+3.87%) | $254,200 (-) Land $54,400 Building $199,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,211.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,200 Land $54,400 Building $199,800 | |
| 2018 | $254,200 Land $54,400 Building $199,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1261 Reading Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 1261 Reading Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Windstream.
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