Berks County property record for 149 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,176 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-76-91-5258 |
| Primary APN | 5307-76-91-5258 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,176 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08104250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 149 N 8TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3665 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
149 N 8th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2017.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 196, TEMPLE, PA 19560-0196 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201743299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 149 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3665 |
| Document Number | 0000043299 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACTING COMPANY/BERKS COUNTY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 801 TUCKERTON RD READING PA 196053263, READING, PA 19605-3263 |
| Document Number | 43300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43300 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST FND |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17608-0524 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 N 8th St was $745.
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 | $745.00 | $26,400 Land $12,000 Building $14,400 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2024 | $698.00 | $26,400 Land $12,000 Building $14,400 | |
| 1994 | $26,400 Land $12,000 Building $14,400 |
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 149 N 8th 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 149 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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