Berks County property record for 138 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,072 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-84-91-3189 |
| Primary APN | 5307-84-91-3189 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8103975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 N 8TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
138 N 8th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2021.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 767 SUMMER AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-5008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202151342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 138 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3610 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 767 SNMNIAR AVE #IC IC, IC, NEWARK, NJ |
| Document Number | 0000022484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022022484 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | VILLA PARK, IL 60181 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 138 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3610 |
| Document Number | 0000051342 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021051342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 767 SUMMER AVE # C, C, NEWARK, NJ 07104-5008 |
| Document Number | 0000051343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021051343 |
| Name | PRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2022 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 N 8th St was $1,072.
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 | $1,072.00 | $38,000 Land $10,700 Building $27,300 | $10,700 Land $10,700 |
| 2024 | $1,006.00 | $38,000 Land $10,700 Building $27,300 | |
| 1994 | $38,000 Land $10,700 Building $27,300 |
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 138 N 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 138 N 8th 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 |
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