Berks County property record for 550 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,999 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,355 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-66-63-6580 |
| Primary APN | 5307-66-63-6580 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,999 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14057250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 N 3RD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2815 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
550 N 3rd St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2014.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 12176, READING, PA 19612-2176 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146886 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 550 N 3RD ST, READING, PA 19601-2815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044492 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019044492 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19605 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 550 N 3rd St was $1,355.
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 | $1,355.00 | $48,000 Land $11,200 Building $36,800 | $11,200 Land $11,200 |
| 2024 | $1,270.00 | $48,000 Land $11,200 Building $36,800 | |
| 1994 | $48,000 Land $11,200 Building $36,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 550 N 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 550 N 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 989 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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