Berks County property record for 329 S 8th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $640 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-36-98-5371 |
| Primary APN | 5306-36-98-5371 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 329 S 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
329 S 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 329 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GARDEN STATE HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 329 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2739 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, MULTIPLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 329 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2739 |
| Document Number | 0000000834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000834 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 5 CONCOURSE PKWY STE 2250, ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 329 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2739 |
| Document Number | 0000001870 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | SAGE PREMIER SETTLEMENTS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 329 S 8TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2739 |
| Document Number | 0000001871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001871 |
| Name | GARDEN STATE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 329 S 8th St was $640.
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 | $640.00 | $22,700 Land $8,900 Building $13,800 | $8,900 Land $8,900 |
| 2024 | $600.00 | $22,700 Land $8,900 Building $13,800 | |
| 1994 | $22,700 Land $8,900 Building $13,800 |
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 329 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 329 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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