Berks County property record for 538 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 2,198 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,473.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-81-3805 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,099 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 468 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 07363225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 ELM ST |
| City | BIRDSBORO |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19508-2504 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-75-81-3805
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 COMMUNITY DR, READING, PA 19607-2072 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202437444 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 538 ELM ST, READING, PA 19601-4704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 W LINDEN ST 1, 1, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102-3470 |
| Document Number | 0000026108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022026108 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ALLENTOWN, PA 18101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,473.00 (+6.66%) | $52,200 (-) Land $10,000 Building $42,200 | $10,000 (-80.84%) Land $10,000 |
| 2024 | $1,381.00 | $52,200 Land $10,000 Building $42,200 | |
| 1994 | $52,200 Land $10,000 Building $42,200 |
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