Berks County property record for 531 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
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| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $149 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-64-43-6239 |
| Primary APN | 5307-64-43-6239 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,738 sqft Living Area |
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| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
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| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15628950 |
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| Street Address | 531 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Queen Anne Historic District listed 2004 · 2,405 contributing resources · NRIS 04001227 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
531 Schuylkill Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 360 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, READING, PA 19607-9509 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201940583 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 531 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2627 |
| Document Number | 0000040583 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 40583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | SAFEGUARD PROPERTY TRANSFER INC, SAFEGUARD PROP TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 360 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD READING PA 196079509, READING, PA 19607-9509 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 531 Schuylkill Ave was $149.
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 | $149.00 | $5,300 Land $5,300 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
| 2024 | $140.00 | $5,300 Land $5,300 | |
| 1994 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Schuylkill Ave 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.
The area around 531 Schuylkill Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 1,993 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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