Berks County property record for 1009 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,480 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,572 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-77-00-6378 |
| Primary APN | 5317-77-00-6378 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,480 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8585155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1009 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1009 Penn St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 13004, READING, PA 19612-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200551486 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4656 / 2046 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051486 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1009 Penn St was $1,572 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,572.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,700 Land $38,700 Building $17,000 | $38,700 Land $38,700 |
| 2024 | $1,474.00 | $55,700 Land $38,700 Building $17,000 | |
| 1994 | $55,700 Land $38,700 Building $17,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1009 Penn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1009 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 | Indirect 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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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