Berks County property record for 142 S 8th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,500 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $688 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-28-99-3280 |
| Primary APN | 5306-28-99-3280 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3111275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 S 8TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
142 S 8th St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 WERNER ST, WERNERSVILLE, PA 19565-1623 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLE FIRST FCU |
| May 19, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202220818 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 142 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 S 7TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101-2202 |
| Document Number | 0000034172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022034172 |
| Name | PEOPLE FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALLENTOWN, PA 18101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 142 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000020818 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022020818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $515.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 S 7TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101-2202 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 142 S 8th St was $688.
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 | $688.00 | $24,400 Land $8,900 Building $15,500 | $8,900 Land $8,900 |
| 2024 | $645.00 | $24,400 Land $8,900 Building $15,500 | |
| 1994 | $24,400 Land $8,900 Building $15,500 |
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 142 S 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 142 S 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 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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