Berks County property record for 219 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,981 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $310 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-76-91-5577 |
| Primary APN | 5307-76-91-5577 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09028480 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 219 N 8TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-4101 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
219 N 8th St, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202219004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 219 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Document Number | 0000019004 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 219 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Document Number | 0000047182 |
| Instrument | 47182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 219 N 8TH ST READING PA 196014101, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 219 N 8th St was $310.
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 | $310.00 | $11,000 Land $11,000 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $291.00 (-39.38%) | $11,000 (-) Land $11,000 | |
| 2023 | $480.00 | $11,000 Land $11,000 | |
| 1994 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 219 N 8th 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 · tidal / storm surge |
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 219 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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