Berks County property record for 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,408 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,899 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5318-09-15-1930 |
| Primary APN | 5318-09-15-1930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 5 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,408 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,846 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66230950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 BENNETT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2736 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2900 KUTZTOWN RD, READING, PA 19605-2657 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614936 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 143 BENNETT ST, READING, PA 19605-2736 |
| Document Number | 0000014936 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.14936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | STRIVE SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $641,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 2900 KUTZTOWN RD, READING, PA 19605-2657 |
| Document Number | 0000014937, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.14937 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
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| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,899.00 (+6.93%) | $126,500 (-) Land $27,000 Building $99,500 | $27,000 (-78.66%) Land $27,000 |
| 2024 | $1,776.00 | $126,500 Land $27,000 Building $99,500 | |
| 1994 | $126,500 Land $27,000 Building $99,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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