Berks County property record for 537 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,323 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,277 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-83-80-2366 |
| Primary APN | 5307-83-80-2366 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,323 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07583555 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3410 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 YORK RD, 200, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046-2737 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200557837 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4674 / 2493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,277.00 (-27.89%) | $257,800 (-32.37%) Land $61,800 Building $196,000 | $61,800 (-83.79%) Land $61,800 |
| 2024 | $10,091.00 | $381,200 Land $61,800 Building $319,400 | |
| 1994 | $381,200 Land $61,800 Building $319,400 |
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 | 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.
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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