Berks County property record for 1609 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,966 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,562 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-17-00-9980 |
| Primary APN | 5306-17-00-9980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,966 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 834 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39370030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1543 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMRU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
1609 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 1988.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1543 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1991 / 1843 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1609 Lancaster Ave was $2,562.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Cumru Township |
| Unified School District | Governor Mifflin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,562.00 | $129,000 Land $67,000 Building $62,000 | $67,000 Land $67,000 |
| 2024 | $2,052.00 | $129,000 Land $67,000 Building $62,000 | |
| 1994 | $129,000 Land $67,000 Building $62,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1609 Lancaster Ave is low, with 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 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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