Berks County property record for 643 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,381 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Line of Credit May 2023 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-17-10-2389 |
| Primary APN | 5307-17-10-2389 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 643 PENN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1003 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Subdivision | WYOMISSING HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
643 Penn Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 MANBECK RD, ROBESONIA, PA 19551-8881 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit ACNB BANK |
| May 10, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202527015 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076608 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 643 PENN AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1003 |
| Document Number | 0000027015 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025027015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | TERRA SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 206 MANBECK RD, ROBESONIA, PA 19551-8881 |
| Document Number | 0000027016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025027016 |
| Name | ACNB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 643 PENN AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1003 |
| Document Number | 0000013361 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | SUPERIOR CLOSING SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 741 MOCKINGBIRD LN, AUDUBON, PA 19403-1917 |
| Document Number | 0000013362 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013362 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 643 Penn Ave was $3,381.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,381.00 | $143,800 Land $56,600 Building $87,200 | $56,600 Land $56,600 |
| 2024 | $3,083.00 | $143,800 Land $56,600 Building $87,200 | |
| 1994 | $143,800 Land $56,600 Building $87,200 |
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 643 Penn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 643 Penn 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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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