Berks County property record for 550 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,156 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,340 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-17-10-8113 |
| Primary APN | 5307-17-10-8113 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,156 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,732 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 957 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,597 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93089600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 PENN AVE |
| City | WEST READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1036 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
550 Penn Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1305 GARDEN LN, READING, PA 19611-1422 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202428135 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 550 PENN AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1036 |
| Document Number | 0000054203 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021054203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 PENN AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1036 |
| Document Number | 0000054204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021054204 |
| Name | DISCOVERY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 550 Penn Ave was $4,340.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,340.00 | $184,600 Land $91,300 Building $93,300 | $91,300 Land $91,300 |
| 2024 | $3,958.00 | $184,600 Land $91,300 Building $93,300 | |
| 1994 | $184,600 Land $91,300 Building $93,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 550 Penn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 550 Penn Ave 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 |
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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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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