Berks County property record for 536 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,072 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $277,500 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,720 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-7117 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-7117 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,072 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 536 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1654 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 SAWGRASS DR, READING, PA 19606-9626 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202138485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 536 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1654 |
| Document Number | 0000038485 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021038485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 42 SAWGRASS DR, READING, PA 19606-9626 |
| Document Number | 0000038486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021038486 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,720.00 (+6.62%) | $131,800 (-) Land $64,200 Building $67,600 | $64,200 (-51.29%) Land $64,200 |
| 2024 | $3,489.00 (-39.44%) | $131,800 (-) Land $64,200 Building $67,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,761.00 | $131,800 Land $64,200 Building $67,600 | |
| 1994 | $131,800 Land $64,200 Building $67,600 |
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 | 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.
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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