Berks County property record for 1500 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,589 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-30-18-4008 |
| Primary APN | 5307-30-18-4008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 330 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19634425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1500 Schuylkill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Jul 27, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CAPITAL ASSURANCE GROUP, CAPITAL ASSURANCE GRP |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Correction Deed, Transfer CAPITAL ASSURANCE GROUP, CAPITAL ASSURANCE GRP |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202613479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000013479 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.13479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $272,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000013480, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..13480 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000013481, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.13481 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000024799 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL ASSURANCE GROUP, CAPITAL ASSURANCE GRP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 CARSONIA AVE #C306 READING PA 196061289, C306, READING, PA 19606-1289 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000018925 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL ASSURANCE GROUP, CAPITAL ASSURANCE GRP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE READING PA 196011348, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1500 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000042785 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 42785 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 UPLAND AVE #2 READING PA 196112078, 2, READING, PA 19611-2078 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1500 Schuylkill Ave was $1,589, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $1,589.00 (+3.99%) | $56,300 (-) Land $14,000 Building $42,300 | $14,000 (-) Land $14,000 |
| 2025 | $1,528.00 (+2.55%) | $56,300 (-) Land $14,000 Building $42,300 | $14,000 Land $14,000 |
| 2024 | $1,490.00 | $56,300 Land $14,000 Building $42,300 | |
| 1994 | $56,300 Land $14,000 Building $42,300 |
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 1500 Schuylkill 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 1500 Schuylkill 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 336 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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