Berks County property record for 524 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,708 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,467 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-81-1266 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-81-1266 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,708 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Basement Area | 965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07671475 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3419 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3419 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20219250 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 524 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3419 |
| Document Number | 0000009250 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-3419 |
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 | $1,467.00 (+6.61%) | $52,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $40,000 | $12,000 (-76.92%) Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $1,376.00 | $52,000 Land $12,000 Building $40,000 | |
| 1994 | $52,000 Land $12,000 Building $40,000 |
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 | 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 |
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