Berks County property record for 742 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
| Square Footage | 7,129 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 1,391 sqft |
| Last Sale | $497,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,617.00 (2026) |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-58-64-8467
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 742 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2508 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202333392 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 742 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2508 |
| Document Number | 0000033392 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023033392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,970.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 742 CENTRE AVE, READING, PA 19601-2508 |
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 | $5,617.00 (+6.62%) | $199,000 (-) Land $68,200 Building $130,800 | $68,200 (-65.73%) Land $68,200 |
| 2024 | $5,268.00 (-39.44%) | $199,000 (-) Land $68,200 Building $130,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,699.00 | $199,000 Land $68,200 Building $130,800 | |
| 1994 | $199,000 Land $68,200 Building $130,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | 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.
| Primary APN | 5307-58-64-8467 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,129 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,381 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 2,359 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 1,391 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 14296700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 742 CENTRE AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2508 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
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