Berks County property record for 1701 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,271 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,570 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-17-00-5682 |
| Primary APN | 5306-17-00-5682 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,271 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,729 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39370070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1701 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1304 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Subdivision | THE READING REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 106-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMRU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
1701 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2117 PORTLAND AVE, READING, PA 19609-2024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE VICTORY BANK |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE VICTORY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166833 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1701 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022033935 |
| Name | THE VICTORY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROYERSFORD, PA 19468 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1701 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007083 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021007083 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1701 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005660 |
| Name | THE VICTORY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROYERSFORD, PA 19468 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1701 Lancaster Ave was $2,570.
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 | $2,570.00 | $129,400 Land $77,000 Building $52,400 | $77,000 Land $77,000 |
| 2024 | $2,058.00 | $129,400 Land $77,000 Building $52,400 | |
| 1994 | $129,400 Land $77,000 Building $52,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1701 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 1701 Lancaster 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% 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 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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