Berks County property record for 523 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,955 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,074 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-83-80-0397 |
| Primary APN | 5307-83-80-0397 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,955 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,095 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07583330 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3410 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
523 Penn St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3410 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 Penn St was $2,074.
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 | $2,074.00 | $73,500 Land $27,600 Building $45,900 | $27,600 Land $27,600 |
| 2024 | $1,945.00 | $73,500 Land $27,600 Building $45,900 | |
| 1994 | $73,500 Land $27,600 Building $45,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Penn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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.
Wildfire risk around 523 Penn St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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