Berks County property record for 440 Lehigh St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,000 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,119 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-38-26-0992 |
| Primary APN | 5307-38-26-0992 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 12,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19448050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 440 LEHIGH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1750 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENSIDE |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41-46 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
440 Lehigh St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2016.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 VALLEY GREENE CIR, READING, PA 19610-1963 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RIVERVIEW BANK |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RIVERVIEW BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201643949 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 440 LEHIGH ST, READING, PA 19601-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018005863 |
| Name | RIVERVIEW BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 440 LEHIGH ST, READING, PA 19601-1750 |
| Document Number | 2017003662 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | SECURED LAND TRANSFERS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 124 VALLEY GREENE CIR WYOMISSING PA 196101963, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-1963 |
| Document Number | 2017003662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017003662 |
| Name | RIVERVIEW BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARYSVILLE, PA 17053 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 440 Lehigh St was $11,119.
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 | $11,119.00 | $393,900 Land $82,700 Building $311,200 | $82,700 Land $82,700 |
| 2024 | $10,428.00 | $393,900 Land $82,700 Building $311,200 | |
| 1994 | $393,900 Land $82,700 Building $311,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 440 Lehigh 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.
The area around 440 Lehigh St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 336 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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