Berks County property record for 40 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,768 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,283 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-26-79-1751 |
| Primary APN | 5306-26-79-1751 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,768 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05068600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 S 4TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1202 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 460 MOUNTAIN HOME RD, READING, PA 19608-9321 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 201315547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $2,283.00 (+6.63%) | $80,900 (-) Land $27,000 Building $53,900 | $27,000 (-66.63%) Land $27,000 |
| 2024 | $2,141.00 | $80,900 Land $27,000 Building $53,900 | |
| 1994 | $80,900 Land $27,000 Building $53,900 |
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
| 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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