Berks County property record for 355 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,080 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,558 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-82-70-2324 |
| Primary APN | 5307-82-70-2324 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,080 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,814 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06582425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 355 PENN ST |
| City | TOPTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19562-1112 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 812 DARBY RD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083-4607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GENESIS CAPITAL LLC |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20225377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 355 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-4058 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000039861 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022039861 |
| Name | GENESIS CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 355 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-4058 |
| Document Number | 0000005377 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 812 DARBY RD # A, A, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083-4607 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,558.00 (+6.64%) | $55,200 (-) Land $42,300 Building $12,900 | $42,300 (-23.37%) Land $42,300 |
| 2024 | $1,461.00 | $55,200 Land $42,300 Building $12,900 | |
| 1994 | $55,200 Land $42,300 Building $12,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
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