Berks County property record for 1534 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,055 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-33-68-0731 |
| Primary APN | 5307-33-68-0731 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15297950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1534 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, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 QUAKER HILL RD, MORGANTOWN, PA 19543-9345 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1534 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000027229 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023027229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 875 BERKSHIRE BLVD, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-1246 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1534 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
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 | $1,055.00 (+6.57%) | $37,400 (-) Land $13,000 Building $24,400 | $13,000 (-65.24%) Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $990.00 (-39.41%) | $37,400 (-) Land $13,000 Building $24,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,634.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,400 Land $13,000 Building $24,400 | |
| 1994 | $37,400 Land $13,000 Building $24,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 290 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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