Berks County property record for 400 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
| Square Footage | 35,670 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $42,542.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5307-82-70-4647 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 25 Units |
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| Building Area | 35,670 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 13,948 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 5,403 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 13 Stories |
| Fire Sprinklers | The property is equipped with a fire-suppression sprinkler system |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
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| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 07677475 |
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| Street Address | 400 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3915 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON AVENUE |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-82-70-4647
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 897, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-0897 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage INVESTORS BANK |
| Sep 02, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC, MADISON TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202030961 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 06, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051347 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 400 WASHINGTON ST, READING, PA 19601-3915 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1575 50TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-3769 |
| Document Number | 0000025257 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021025257 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Property Address | 400 WASHINGTON ST, READING, PA 19601-3915 |
| Document Number | 0000030961 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC, MADISON TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1575 50TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112193769, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-3769 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,542.00 (+6.63%) | $1,507,000 (-) Land $216,100 Building $1,290,900 | $216,100 (-85.66%) Land $216,100 |
| 2024 | $39,896.00 | $1,507,000 Land $216,100 Building $1,290,900 | |
| 1994 | $1,507,000 Land $216,100 Building $1,290,900 |
400 Washington St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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