Berks County property record for 520 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,782 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,372 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-81-0279 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-81-0279 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,782 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,886 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07671425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3406 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 520 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000040326 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 520 WALNUT ST READING PA 196013406, READING, PA 19601-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000040326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 40326 |
| Name | 'BRIEN SEAN J O |
|---|---|
| Address | 534 COURT ST, READING, PA 19601-3412 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $5,372.00 (+6.63%) | $190,300 (-) Land $19,400 Building $170,900 | $19,400 (-89.81%) Land $19,400 |
| 2024 | $5,038.00 | $190,300 Land $19,400 Building $170,900 | |
| 1994 | $190,300 Land $19,400 Building $170,900 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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