Berks County property record for 248 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,822 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,405 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-76-91-9843 |
| Primary APN | 5307-76-91-9843 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,822 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09115650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 N 9TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3170 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
248 N 9th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2024.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1813 REGINA ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17103-2543 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202440195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 248 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3170 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4805 46TH ST, WOODSIDE, NY 11377-7188 |
| Document Number | 0000046853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046853 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 N 9th St was $2,405, up 299.5% 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 | $2,405.00 (+299.5%) | $85,200 (+283.78%) Land $11,000 Building $74,200 | $11,000 (-) Land $11,000 |
| 2025 | $602.00 (+2.56%) | $22,200 (-) Land $11,000 Building $11,200 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $587.00 | $22,200 Land $11,000 Building $11,200 | |
| 1994 | $22,200 Land $11,000 Building $11,200 |
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 248 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 248 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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