Berks County property record for 553 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,453 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-67-73-5468 |
| Primary APN | 5307-67-73-5468 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14296350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-67-73-5468
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 04, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 04, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202523318 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Property Address | 553 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000023318 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025023318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT OF BERKS CN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 516 MOSS ST, READING, PA 19604-2709 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000023319 |
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| Date | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025023319 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 553 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000048482 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 553 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000048483 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048483 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
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 | $1,453.00 (+4.01%) | $51,500 (-) Land $9,600 Building $41,900 | $9,600 (-) Land $9,600 |
| 2025 | $1,397.00 (+2.49%) | $51,500 (-) Land $9,600 Building $41,900 | $9,600 (-81.36%) Land $9,600 |
| 2024 | $1,363.00 | $51,500 Land $9,600 Building $41,900 | |
| 1994 | $51,500 Land $9,600 Building $41,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 989 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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