Berks County property record for 948 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,709 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $402,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,156 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-18-32-9407 |
| Primary APN | 5306-18-32-9407 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,709 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Pole Barn | 400 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18443875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1666 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
948 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2025.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1666 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202529615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068804 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 948 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA 19607-1666 |
| Document Number | 0000029615 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025029615 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE BERKS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,020.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 RANDEE LN, READING, PA 19607-9774 |
| Document Number | 0000029616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025029616 |
| Name | ADVANCED LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 3603 WILLINGHAM AVE, READING, PA 19605 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 948 Lancaster Ave was $3,156, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $3,156.00 (+4.02%) | $111,800 (-) Land $60,400 Building $51,400 | $60,400 Land $60,400 |
| 2025 | $3,034.00 (+2.53%) | $111,800 (-) Land $60,400 Building $51,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,959.00 | $111,800 Land $60,400 Building $51,400 | |
| 1994 | $111,800 Land $60,400 Building $51,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 948 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 948 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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