Berks County property record for 1525 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,487 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-30-18-4420 |
| Primary APN | 5307-30-18-4420 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,058 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19634725 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1525 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MONT B STILLINGS |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5& 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1525 Schuylkill Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 922 HILLCREST DR, KINZERS, PA 17535-9620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201125496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1525 Schuylkill Ave was $1,487.
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 | $1,487.00 | $52,700 Land $13,100 Building $39,600 | $13,100 Land $13,100 |
| 2024 | $1,395.00 | $52,700 Land $13,100 Building $39,600 | |
| 1994 | $52,700 Land $13,100 Building $39,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1525 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 1525 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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