Berks County property record for 129 S 9th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $996 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-21-09-1209 |
| Primary APN | 5316-21-09-1209 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3000100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 S 9TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
129 S 9th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2001.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200117041 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3314 / 2345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 S 9th St was $996 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 | $996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,300 Land $8,800 Building $26,500 | $8,800 Land $8,800 |
| 2024 | $934.00 | $35,300 Land $8,800 Building $26,500 | |
| 1994 | $35,300 Land $8,800 Building $26,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 S 9th 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 129 S 9th 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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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