Berks County property record for 1516 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-33-68-0526 |
| Primary APN | 5307-33-68-0526 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,693 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15297700 |
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| Street Address | 1516 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-33-68-0526
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 02, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 02, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202159589 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 05, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064423 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 02, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1516 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000059589 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021059589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000059590 |
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| Date | Dec 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021059590 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1516 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000007576 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 CENTRE AVE READING PA 196011414, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000007576 |
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| Date | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7576 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48266-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 07, 2048 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,021.00 (+6.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,200 (-) Land $12,000 Building $24,200 | $12,000 (-66.85%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $958.00 | $36,200 Land $12,000 Building $24,200 | |
| 1994 | $36,200 Land $12,000 Building $24,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110003001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011, rainfall accumulation, Tropical Storm Lee |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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.
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