Berks County property record for 307 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,902 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-82-60-8373 |
| Primary APN | 5307-82-60-8373 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,902 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06581875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 307 PENN ST |
| City | TOPTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19562-1112 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
307 Penn St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 OAK LEAF LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-6175 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3278 / 522 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018959 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 307 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-4029 |
| Document Number | 0000018959 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLDE CITY ABSTRACT INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 OAK LEAF LN WEST CHESTER PA 193826175, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-6175 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 Penn St was $5,228.
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 | $5,228.00 | $185,200 Land $66,600 Building $118,600 | $66,600 Land $66,600 |
| 2024 | $4,902.00 | $185,200 Land $66,600 Building $118,600 | |
| 1994 | $185,200 Land $66,600 Building $118,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 Penn St 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 307 Penn St 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 801 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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