Berks County property record for 309 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Parking Lot |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,710 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,134 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-18-30-1274 |
| Primary APN | 5307-18-30-1274 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 9,710 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 309 PENN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHSIDE |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
309 Penn Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3337 HARWOOD LN, READING, PA 19608-8810 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PRIMIS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202315691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 309 PENN AVE, READING, PA 19611 |
| Document Number | 0000029528 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT WYOM |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000029528, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629528 |
| Name | US BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 309 PENN AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611 |
| Document Number | 0000015691 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023015691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMER ABSTRACT WYOMISSI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3337 HARWOOD LN, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-8810 |
| Document Number | 0000015692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023015692 |
| Name | PRIMIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Penn Ave was $2,134.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,134.00 | $90,800 Land $86,500 Building $4,300 | $86,500 Land $86,500 |
| 2024 | $1,947.00 | $90,800 Land $86,500 Building $4,300 | |
| 1994 | $90,800 Land $86,500 Building $4,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 309 Penn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 309 Penn 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 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 |
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