Berks County property record for 231 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,400 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,900 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $477 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-69-01-1607 |
| Primary APN | 5317-69-01-1607 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 N 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3192 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Block | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
231 N 9th St, an industrial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1262 FOX RUN, READING, PA 19606-1140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202248870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 231 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3192 |
| Document Number | 0000048870 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022048870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,529.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3192 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 231 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3192 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 231 N 9th St was $477.
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 | $477.00 | $16,900 Land $11,000 Building $5,900 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $447.00 (-39.43%) | $16,900 (-) Land $11,000 Building $5,900 | |
| 2023 | $738.00 | $16,900 Land $11,000 Building $5,900 | |
| 1994 | $16,900 Land $11,000 Building $5,900 |
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 231 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 · 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 231 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 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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