Berks County property record for 2040 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Bank, Financial Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,870 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,611 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-19-61-1612 |
| Primary APN | 5308-19-61-1612 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,870 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,870 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15299825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2040 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2863 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Bank, Financial Building |
| Legal Subdivision | CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 354 SAWGRASS DR, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-9084 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20204871 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025869 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $6,611.00 (+6.63%) | $234,200 (-) Land $82,600 Building $151,600 | $82,600 (-64.73%) Land $82,600 |
| 2024 | $6,200.00 | $234,200 Land $82,600 Building $151,600 | |
| 1994 | $234,200 Land $82,600 Building $151,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 (2006–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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