Berks County property record for 246 S 8th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,834 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,100 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $494 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-36-98-4632 |
| Primary APN | 5306-36-98-4632 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 917 sqft |
| Basement Area | 917 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02111950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 S 8TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2738 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
246 S 8th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2738 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20018962 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3297 / 1874 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 246 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2738 |
| Document Number | 0000036143 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2738 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 246 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602 |
| Document Number | 0000035042 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 246-248 S 8TH ST READING PA 19602, READING, PA 19602 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 S 8th St was $494, up 4.2% from the year before.
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 | $494.00 (+4.22%) | $17,500 (-) Land $7,500 Building $10,000 | $7,500 Land $7,500 |
| 2025 | $474.00 (+2.38%) | $17,500 (-) Land $7,500 Building $10,000 | |
| 2024 | $463.00 | $17,500 Land $7,500 Building $10,000 | |
| 1994 | $17,500 Land $7,500 Building $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 S 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 (1978–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · 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 246 S 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 | 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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