Berks County property record for 656 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,424 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,900 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-56-43-1947 |
| Primary APN | 5307-56-43-1947 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Pole Barn | 256 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15630425 |
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| Street Address | 656 SCHUYLKILL AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2640 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| 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.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1016 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20174597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 656 SCHUYLKILL AVE, READING, PA 19601-2640 |
| Document Number | 0000004597 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY, ABSTRACTING CO/BERKS CNTY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $499.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 40 S 5TH READING PA 19601, READING, PA 19601 |
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 | $973.00 (+6.57%) | $34,500 (-) Land $11,000 Building $23,500 | $11,000 (-68.12%) Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $913.00 | $34,500 Land $11,000 Building $23,500 | |
| 1994 | $34,500 Land $11,000 Building $23,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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