Berks County property record for 1620 Thorn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 18,677 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,130 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-26-69-4322 |
| Primary APN | 5307-26-69-4322 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 18,677 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 18,677 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Pole Barn | 1,160 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14658150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1620 THORN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1620 Thorn St, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2007.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1612 THORN ST, READING, PA 19601-1430 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200770859 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5264 / 427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1620 THORN ST, READING, PA 19601 |
| Document Number | 0000002017 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT/HARRISBUR |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1612-1620 THORN ST READING PA 196011430, READING, PA 19601-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000002017 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2017 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING & TR CO |
|---|---|
| Address | TEMPLE, PA 19560 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1620 Thorn St was $7,130.
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 | $7,130.00 | $252,600 Land $39,000 Building $213,600 | $39,000 Land $39,000 |
| 2024 | $6,687.00 | $252,600 Land $39,000 Building $213,600 | |
| 1994 | $252,600 Land $39,000 Building $213,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1620 Thorn St 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.
The area around 1620 Thorn St 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 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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