Berks County property record for 1517 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,549 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-29-08-1600 |
| Primary APN | 5317-29-08-1600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17127100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1517 N 9TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1517 N 9th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1312 HAMPDEN BLVD, READING, PA 19604-1920 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20195993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1517 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604 |
| Document Number | 0000005993 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5993 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1312 HAMPDEN BLVD READING PA 196041920, READING, PA 19604-1920 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1517 N 9th St was $1,549.
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 | $1,549.00 | $54,900 Land $20,200 Building $34,700 | $20,200 Land $20,200 |
| 2024 | $1,453.00 | $54,900 Land $20,200 Building $34,700 | |
| 1994 | $54,900 Land $20,200 Building $34,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 N 9th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1517 N 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 | 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 808 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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