Berks County property record for 901 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 17,230 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $12,141 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-77-00-0381 |
| Primary APN | 5317-77-00-0381 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Units | 50 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 17,230 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 7,200 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08584130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 901 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3608 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Subdivision | SAYLOR APTS |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
901 Penn St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2005.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 41288, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304-7288 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Jul 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200533394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4603 / 2225 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 901 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SENTRY ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 N 10TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2901 |
| Document Number | 0000008132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008132 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 901 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | DIANA EDWARDS SENTRY ABSTRAC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000022485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018022485 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 901 Penn St was $12,141.
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 | $12,141.00 | $430,100 Land $43,600 Building $386,500 | $43,600 Land $43,600 |
| 2024 | $11,386.00 | $430,100 Land $43,600 Building $386,500 | |
| 1994 | $430,100 Land $43,600 Building $386,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 901 Penn St 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.
Wildfire risk around 901 Penn St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures