Berks County property record for 1524 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,072 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,965 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-17-10-4936 |
| Primary APN | 5306-17-10-4936 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,072 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,072 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 54085650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1524 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 681-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENHORST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HAYDEN CIR, READING, PA 19606-8952 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201636048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1524 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1530 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1559 |
| Document Number | 0000048887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048887 |
| Name | RIVERFRONT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19602 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Kenhorst Borough |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,965.00 (+4.73%) | $200,000 (-) Land $173,700 Building $26,300 | $173,700 (-13.15%) Land $173,700 |
| 2024 | $2,831.00 | $200,000 Land $173,700 Building $26,300 | |
| 1994 | $200,000 Land $173,700 Building $26,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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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