Berks County property record for 557 Centre St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $272,900 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,447 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5308-12-85-7537 |
| Primary APN | 5308-12-85-7537 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66239800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 CENTRE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 179-8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
557 Centre St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 CENTRE ST, READING, PA 19605-3105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202434447 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 1967 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1500000682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Centre St was $1,447.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,447.00 | $96,400 Land $49,400 Building $47,000 | $49,400 Land $49,400 |
| 2024 | $1,353.00 | $96,400 Land $49,400 Building $47,000 | |
| 1994 | $96,400 Land $49,400 Building $47,000 |
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 557 Centre St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 557 Centre St 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 |
|---|
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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 494 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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