Berks County property record for 524 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 68,385 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Loan Modification Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-5420 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-5420 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 68,385 sqft Total Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 425 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18441825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2001 STATE HILL RD, 205, READING, PA 19610-1607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK/PA |
| Sep 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032768 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 524 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611 |
| Document Number | 0000038995 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | SELECT BUSN SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 1030 REED AVE #100 WYOMISSING PA 196102039, 100, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-2039 |
| Document Number | 0000038995 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 38995 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/PA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERMITAGE SQ, HERMITAGE, PA 16148 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Rate | 2% |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 524 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611 |
| Document Number | 0000032768 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40,758.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 524 LANCASTER AVE |
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 | $4,327.00 (+6.63%) | $153,300 (-) Land $139,300 Building $14,000 | $139,300 (-9.13%) Land $139,300 |
| 2024 | $4,058.00 | $153,300 Land $139,300 Building $14,000 | |
| 1994 | $153,300 Land $139,300 Building $14,000 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| 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 522 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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