Berks County property record for 601 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 34,628 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $43,663 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-83-80-5330 |
| Primary APN | 5307-83-80-5330 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 255 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 9 Stories |
| Building Area | 34,628 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 22,418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 12,210 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07062802 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3544 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
601 Penn St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 LANSDOWNE RD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083-5306 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202337330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 601 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3544 |
| Document Number | 0000037330 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAND SERVICES USA INC, LAND SERVICES USA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 LANSDOWNE RD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083-5306 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Penn St was $43,663.
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 | $43,663.00 | $1,546,700 Land $965,300 Building $581,400 | $965,300 Land $965,300 |
| 2024 | $84,237.00 (-39.44%) | $3,181,900 (-) Land $965,300 Building $2,216,600 | |
| 2023 | $139,099.00 | $3,181,900 Land $965,300 Building $2,216,600 | |
| 1994 | $3,181,900 Land $965,300 Building $2,216,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Penn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 601 Penn St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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