Berks County property record for 840 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,018 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,877 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-64-42-4767 |
| Primary APN | 5306-64-42-4767 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,018 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,082 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18000107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 840 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1673 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 933 FRANKLIN ST, READING, PA 19602-1751 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201632751 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,877.00 (+6.65%) | $66,500 (-) Land $48,300 Building $18,200 | $48,300 (-27.37%) Land $48,300 |
| 2024 | $1,760.00 (-39.46%) | $66,500 (-) Land $48,300 Building $18,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,907.00 | $66,500 Land $48,300 Building $18,200 | |
| 1994 | $66,500 Land $48,300 Building $18,200 |
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · other causes |
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 |
|---|
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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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