Berks County property record for 556 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,310 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,500 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $807 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-64-43-4400 |
| Primary APN | 5307-64-43-4400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15629400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2628 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| 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.
556 Schuylkill Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2628 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200682350 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4994 / 1550 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 556 Schuylkill Ave was $807.
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 | $807.00 | $28,600 Land $11,000 Building $17,600 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $757.00 | $28,600 Land $11,000 Building $17,600 | |
| 1994 | $28,600 Land $11,000 Building $17,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Schuylkill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 556 Schuylkill 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 | 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 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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