Berks County property record for 526 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,528 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,485 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,374 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-7241 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-7241 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18441975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1662 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
526 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 S STERLING ST, READING, PA 19607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | Grant Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 24, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202333614 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033614 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 526 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1662 |
| Document Number | 0000037335 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37335 |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 35 S STERLEY ST READING PA 196071845, READING, PA 19607-1845 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 526 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1662 |
| Document Number | 0000017147 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 35 S STERLEY ST READING PA 196071845, READING, PA 19607-1845 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 Lancaster Ave was $2,374.
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 | $2,374.00 | $84,100 Land $40,400 Building $43,700 | $40,400 Land $40,400 |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 | $84,100 Land $40,400 Building $43,700 | |
| 1994 | $84,100 Land $40,400 Building $43,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 526 Lancaster Ave 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 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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