Berks County property record for 543 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
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| Details | 2,812 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,358 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-64-43-6318 |
| Primary APN | 5307-64-43-6318 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,812 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Pole Barn | 300 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15001508 |
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| Street Address | 543 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2627 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| 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.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2627 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2741 / 1236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $24,000 (-75.93%) Land $24,000 | ||
| 2024 | $99,700 Land $24,000 Building $75,700 | ||
| 2023 | $4,358.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 1994 | $99,700 Land $24,000 Building $75,700 |
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
| 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.
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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