Berks County property record for 900 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,352 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,536 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-64-42-2698 |
| Primary APN | 5306-64-42-2698 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,352 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,936 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18443625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 900 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1654 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKE & KENDALL ADD |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
900 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1654 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201043081 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 900 Lancaster Ave was $4,536.
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 | $4,536.00 | $160,700 Land $115,900 Building $44,800 | $115,900 Land $115,900 |
| 2024 | $4,254.00 | $160,700 Land $115,900 Building $44,800 | |
| 1994 | $160,700 Land $115,900 Building $44,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 900 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 900 Lancaster Ave 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 |
|---|
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 668 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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