Berks County property record for 229 S 9th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,400 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,177 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-29-08-1604 |
| Primary APN | 5316-29-08-1604 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,400 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02130300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 S 9TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1949 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Block | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
229 S 9th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 GRANDE BLVD, READING, PA 19608-9681 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LAZARO PEPEN |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201829074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 229 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000001182 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONESTOGA TITLE INS CO |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 229 S 9TH ST READING PA 196021949, READING, PA 19602-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000001182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1182 |
| Name | LAZARO PEPEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1016 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 229 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000029074 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 110 GRANDE BLVD SINKING SPRING PA 196089681, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9681 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 S 9th St was $1,177.
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 | $1,177.00 | $41,700 Land $16,000 Building $25,700 | $16,000 Land $16,000 |
| 2024 | $1,103.00 | $41,700 Land $16,000 Building $25,700 | |
| 1994 | $41,700 Land $16,000 Building $25,700 |
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 229 S 9th 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 229 S 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 | Indirect within 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 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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