Berks County property record for 554 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,778 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $154,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-6013 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-6013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,778 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,307 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,307 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 554 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1656 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | 5071 CHERRYWOOD DR, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8130 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage S & T BANK |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT/PA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201936205 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023561 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 554 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020026009 |
| Name | S & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | INDIANA, PA 15701 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 554 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1656 |
| Document Number | 0000036205 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT/PA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5071 CHERRYWOOD DR MOHNTON PA 195408130, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8130 |
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 | $2,532.00 (+6.66%) | $89,700 (-) Land $37,700 Building $52,000 | $37,700 (-57.97%) Land $37,700 |
| 2024 | $2,374.00 (-39.45%) | $89,700 (-) Land $37,700 Building $52,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,921.00 | $89,700 Land $37,700 Building $52,000 | |
| 1994 | $89,700 Land $37,700 Building $52,000 |
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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