Berks County property record for 1427 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,574 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,885 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-17-11-6307 |
| Primary APN | 5306-17-11-6307 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,574 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1427 LANCASTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1539 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 106-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
1427 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 OCTAGON AVE, READING, PA 19608-1264 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1427 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1539 |
| Document Number | 0000000445 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 164 OCTAGON AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-1264 |
| Document Number | 0000000446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000446 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1427 Lancaster Ave was $2,885.
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 | $2,885.00 | $102,200 Land $72,200 Building $30,000 | $72,200 Land $72,200 |
| 2024 | $2,705.00 | $102,200 Land $72,200 Building $30,000 | |
| 1994 | $102,200 Land $72,200 Building $30,000 |
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 1427 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.
Wildfire risk around 1427 Lancaster Ave 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: 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 544 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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