Berks County property record for 500 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 31,074 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5306-11-77-2219 |
| Primary APN | 5306-11-77-2219 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Industrial |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01072150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 S 4TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1308 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5919, READING, PA 19610-5919 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2834 / 1728 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $525.00 (+6.71%) | $18,600 (-) Land $18,600 | $18,600 (-) Land $18,600 |
| 2024 | $492.00 | $18,600 Land $18,600 | |
| 1994 | $18,600 Land $18,600 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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 479 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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