Berks County property record for 526 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,544 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,976 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-83-80-2723 |
| Primary APN | 5307-83-80-2723 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,544 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07677600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3421 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
526 Washington St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12342 NW 25TH ST, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065-7817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202025221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 526 WASHINGTON ST, READING, PA 19601-3421 |
| Document Number | 0000025221 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25221 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,090.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12342 NW 25TH ST CORAL SPRINGS FL 330657817, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065-7817 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 Washington St was $1,976.
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 | $1,976.00 | $70,000 Land $29,300 Building $40,700 | $29,300 Land $29,300 |
| 2024 | $1,853.00 | $70,000 Land $29,300 Building $40,700 | |
| 1994 | $70,000 Land $29,300 Building $40,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Washington 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 526 Washington 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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