Berks County property record for 557 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 3,136 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,455.00 (2026) |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-67-73-5510
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 414, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468-0414 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SUN FCU |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit SHANNON SHAFFER IRA 4057 |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20267433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041206 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 557 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2830 |
| Document Number | 0000007433 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026007433 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Sold for Taxes |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6247, READING, PA 19610-0247 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BUCKWALTER RD STE 900, 900, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468-1846 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 557 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2830 |
| Document Number | 0000041206 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025041206 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,561.84 |
| Amount Accuracy | Sold for Taxes |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 COURT ST2ND, READING, PA 19601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6247, READING, PA 19610-0247 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 557 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BUCKWALTER RD 900, 900, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468-1846 |
| Document Number | 0000007506 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007506 |
| Name | SUN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MAUMEE, OH 43537 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2830 |
| Document Number | 0000024476 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024476 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BUCKWALTER RD, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468-1846 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000024477 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024477 |
| Name | SHANNON SHAFFER IRA 4057 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000024478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024478 |
| Name | PURPLE HOUSE PROPERTY GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | READING, PA 19607 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 557 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | GDV ABSTRACT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019018375 |
| Name | UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUDERTON, PA 18964 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 07, 2024 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,455.00 (+4%) | $122,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $77,400 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 |
| 2025 | $3,322.00 (+2.53%) | $122,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $77,400 | $45,000 (-63.24%) Land $45,000 |
| 2024 | $3,240.00 (-39.44%) | $122,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $77,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,350.00 | $122,400 Land $45,000 Building $77,400 | |
| 1994 | $122,400 Land $45,000 Building $77,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 5307-67-73-5510 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,200 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 1,200 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 14296400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2830 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
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