209 N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 209 N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,658 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.02 acres (871 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$55,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$398 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-74-61-2484

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-74-61-2484
Alternative APNs
  • 06-5307-74-61-2484
  • 6049775
  • 049775

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,658 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area871 sqft (0.02 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchStoop

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number6049775
Street Address209 N 2ND ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-2901
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block12
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract1300

Owner

209 N 2nd St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2020.

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address658 N 11TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2606
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 2, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 5, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202045952
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateDec 2, 2020
Property Address209 N 2ND ST, READING, PA 19601-2901
Document Number0000045952
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument45952
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 6, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT/BERKS CNTY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$550.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address658 N 11TH ST READING PA 196042606, READING, PA 19604-2606

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 209 N 2nd St was $398.

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$398.00$14,100 Land $4,300 Building $9,800$4,300 Land $4,300
2024$373.00$14,100 Land $4,300 Building $9,800
1994$14,100 Land $4,300 Building $9,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 209 N 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 209 N 2nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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