Berks County property record for 640 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $573 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-56-43-1885 |
| Primary APN | 5307-56-43-1885 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15630150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 640 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| 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.
640 Schuylkill Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 N BROBST ST, READING, PA 19607-2603 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deed, Transfer ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO OF BERKS CNTY |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202541449 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 640 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2640 |
| Document Number | 0000032479 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632479 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000032479, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632479 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 640 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2640 |
| Document Number | 0000041449 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025041449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO OF BERKS CNTY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 N BROBST ST, SHILLINGTON, PA 19607-2603 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 640 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2640 |
| Document Number | 0000024206 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023024206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $412.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 815 WASHINGTON ST # ST2-53, ST2-53, READING, PA 19601-3615 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 N 12TH ST, READING, PA 19604-1545 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 640 Schuylkill Ave was $573, up 4.2% from the year before.
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 | $573.00 (+4.18%) | $20,300 (-) Land $7,000 Building $13,300 | $7,000 Land $7,000 |
| 2025 | $550.00 (+2.42%) | $20,300 (-) Land $7,000 Building $13,300 | |
| 2024 | $537.00 | $20,300 Land $7,000 Building $13,300 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | ||
| 1994 | $20,300 Land $7,000 Building $13,300 |
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 640 Schuylkill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 3 (1979–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 640 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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