Berks County property record for 531 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,248 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $900 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,651 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-82-2023 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-82-2023 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,248 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07363050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 ELM ST |
| City | BIRDSBORO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19508-2503 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
531 Elm St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 199 CENTER RD, MOHRSVILLE, PA 19541-8808 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 531 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-3301 |
| Document Number | 0000005858 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 199 CENTER RD MOHRSVILLE PA 195418808, MOHRSVILLE, PA 19541-8808 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 531 Elm St was $1,651.
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 | $1,651.00 | $58,500 Land $12,000 Building $46,500 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $1,548.00 | $58,500 Land $12,000 Building $46,500 | |
| 1994 | $58,500 Land $12,000 Building $46,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 531 Elm 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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