Berks County property record for 653 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,147 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,916 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-56-44-2053 |
| Primary APN | 5307-56-44-2053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,147 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,189 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15630375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 653 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2639 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-56-44-2053
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 MALTA ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11207-6723 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200931056 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,916.00 (+6.62%) | $67,900 (-) Land $11,000 Building $56,900 | $11,000 (-83.8%) Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $1,797.00 | $67,900 Land $11,000 Building $56,900 | |
| 1994 | $67,900 Land $11,000 Building $56,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,993 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding | Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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