Berks County property record for 1536 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 File |
| Last Sale | $123,500 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,044 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-33-68-0743 |
| Primary APN | 5307-33-68-0743 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15297975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1536 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 5307-33-68-0743
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1536 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 05, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20226525 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1536 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1414 |
| Document Number | 0000006525 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,235.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 337 MULBERRY ST, READING, PA 19604-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000006526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006526 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000006528 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006528 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17105 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 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 | $1,044.00 (+6.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $24,000 | $13,000 (-64.86%) Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $979.00 | $37,000 Land $13,000 Building $24,000 | |
| 1994 | $37,000 Land $13,000 Building $24,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks Holding.
Based on FCC filings for 290 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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