Berks County property record for 511 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Parking Lot |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,332 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $48,500 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-62-13-9197 |
| Primary APN | 5317-62-13-9197 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 14 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11261575 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 BIRCH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 N 13TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2721 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201730488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 511 BIRCH ST, READING, PA 19604 |
| Document Number | 0000030488 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT INDEPENDENCE LLC, EDGE ABS INDEPENDENCE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $485.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 500 N 13TH ST READING PA 196042721, READING, PA 19604-2721 |
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 | $567.00 (+6.58%) | $20,100 (-) Land $11,200 Building $8,900 | $11,200 (-44.28%) Land $11,200 |
| 2024 | $532.00 | $20,100 Land $11,200 Building $8,900 | |
| 1994 | $20,100 Land $11,200 Building $8,900 |
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 | Indirect 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 2,831 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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