Berks County property record for 1501 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,716 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,553 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-30-18-5226 |
| Primary APN | 5307-30-18-5226 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,716 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,063 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19634450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1501 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1312 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Subdivision | MONT B STILLINGS |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1501 Schuylkill Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1312 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 1961 |
| Deed Document Number | 202017742 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1501 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000017742 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | SENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY, SENTRY ABSTRACT CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1330 GREEN ST READING PA 196042756, READING, PA 19604-2756 |
| Document Number | 17743 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17743 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1501 Schuylkill Ave was $4,553.
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 | $4,553.00 | $161,300 Land $59,800 Building $101,500 | $59,800 Land $59,800 |
| 2024 | $4,270.00 (-39.44%) | $161,300 (-) Land $59,800 Building $101,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,051.00 | $161,300 Land $59,800 Building $101,500 | |
| 1994 | $161,300 Land $59,800 Building $101,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1501 Schuylkill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · 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.
The area around 1501 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 |
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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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