Berks County property record for 601 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 6 ba · 5,904 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,310 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2024 Sale + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-57-54-3180 |
| Primary APN | 5306-57-54-3180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,904 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18442300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8921 15TH AVE, 2, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-3963 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION, REGAL ABSTRACT CORP |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DIAMOND CU |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer REGAL ABSTRACT LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202416322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020698 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1317 GABRIEL LN, WARWICK, PA 18974-6178 |
| Document Number | 0000044556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021044556 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Number | 0000016322 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Number | 0000016177 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016177 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1317 GABNEL LANE, WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA 18977 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Number | 0000020698 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION, REGAL ABSTRACT CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $581.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE READING PA 196111657, READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Number | 0000039151 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION, REGAL ABSTRACT CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 625 BROOKLINE ST READING PA 196111600, READING, PA 19611-1600 |
| Document Number | 0000039151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 39151 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 7, 2029 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12806 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION, REGAL ABSTRACT CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 525 DORCHESTER AVE WEST LAWN PA 196092322, WEST LAWN, PA 19609-2322 |
| Document Number | 0000012806 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12806 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 601 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19611-1657 |
| Document Number | 0000048356 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT LP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 359 W 53 D ST #1C NEW YORK NY 10019, 1C, NEW YORK, NY 10019 |
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 | $8,310.00 (+6.63%) | $294,400 (-) Land $17,300 Building $277,100 | $17,300 (-94.12%) Land $17,300 |
| 2024 | $7,793.00 (-39.44%) | $294,400 (-) Land $17,300 Building $277,100 | |
| 2023 | $12,869.00 | $294,400 Land $17,300 Building $277,100 | |
| 1994 | $294,400 Land $17,300 Building $277,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · other causes |
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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