Berks County property record for 1601 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,375 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,296 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-25-68-2932 |
| Primary APN | 5307-25-68-2932 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,375 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,375 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14298150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1415 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1601 Centre Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202129891 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1601 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-1415 |
| Document Number | 0000029891 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1038 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1610 |
| Document Number | 0000029892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029892 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 Centre Ave was $4,296.
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 | $4,296.00 | $152,200 Land $80,600 Building $71,600 | $80,600 Land $80,600 |
| 2024 | $4,029.00 | $152,200 Land $80,600 Building $71,600 | |
| 1994 | $152,200 Land $80,600 Building $71,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1601 Centre Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1601 Centre Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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