Berks County property record for 540 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,207 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-6195 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-6195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 594, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-0594 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20168665 |
| 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 | $2,207.00 (+6.62%) | $78,200 (-) Land $21,900 Building $56,300 | $21,900 (-71.99%) Land $21,900 |
| 2024 | $2,070.00 | $78,200 Land $21,900 Building $56,300 | |
| 1994 | $78,200 Land $21,900 Building $56,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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