Berks County property record for 1520 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $957 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-33-68-0539 |
| Primary APN | 5307-33-68-0539 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,531 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 | 15297750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1520 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 5307-33-68-0539
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 07, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 07, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200453952 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4101 / 615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 09, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052850 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $957.00 (+6.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,900 (-) Land $12,000 Building $21,900 | $12,000 (-64.6%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $897.00 | $33,900 Land $12,000 Building $21,900 | |
| 1994 | $33,900 Land $12,000 Building $21,900 |
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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