Berks County property record for 1029 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,840 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,719 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-77-00-8352 |
| Primary APN | 5317-77-00-8352 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 40 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08585480 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1029 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1029 Penn St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2000.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 282 WOODSIDE DR, BOYERTOWN, PA 19512-7958 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RIVERVIEW BANK |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VICTORY BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3240 / 787 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1029 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000057866 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021057866 |
| Name | RIVERVIEW BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TEMPLE, PA 19560 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1029 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3730 |
| Document Number | 0000025399 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 282 WOODSIDE DR BOYERTOWN PA 195127958, BOYERTOWN, PA 19512-7958 |
| Document Number | 0000025399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25399 |
| Name | VICTORY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIMERICK, PA 19468 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1029 Penn St was $1,719.
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 | $1,719.00 | $60,900 Land $30,000 Building $30,900 | $30,000 Land $30,000 |
| 2024 | $1,612.00 | $60,900 Land $30,000 Building $30,900 | |
| 1994 | $60,900 Land $30,000 Building $30,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1029 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 1029 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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