Berks County property record for 227 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,640 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $263,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,745 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-76-91-5771 |
| Primary APN | 5307-76-91-5771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,640 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09104675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 N 8TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-4101 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES BANK |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer SALLY G YACOMES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 227 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Document Number | 0000019390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019390 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | YORK, PA 17402 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 227 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Document Number | 0000002236 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,630.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 227 N 8TH ST READING PA 196014101, READING, PA 19601-4101 |
| Document Number | 2237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2237 |
| Name | SALLY G YACOMES |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 CAREER CT, OLEY, PA 19547-8992 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $4,745.00 (+6.63%) | $168,100 (-) Land $49,000 Building $119,100 | $49,000 (-70.85%) Land $49,000 |
| 2024 | $4,450.00 | $168,100 Land $49,000 Building $119,100 | |
| 1994 | $168,100 Land $49,000 Building $119,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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