Berks County property record for 720 Gordon St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,407 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,323 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-55-34-6189 |
| Primary APN | 5307-55-34-6189 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,407 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 707 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15390875 |
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| Street Address | 720 GORDON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2312 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| 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.
720 Gordon St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 GORDON ST, READING, PA 19601-2312 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202149749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 720 GORDON ST, READING, PA 19601-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000049749 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021049749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | BEST ABSTRACT LLC, ABES ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 GORDON ST, READING, PA 19601-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000049750 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021049750 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 720 Gordon St was $1,323.
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 | $1,323.00 | $46,900 Land $11,000 Building $35,900 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $1,241.00 | $46,900 Land $11,000 Building $35,900 | |
| 1994 | $46,900 Land $11,000 Building $35,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Gordon St 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 720 Gordon St 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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