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438 S 9th St, Reading, PA 19602 Property Records

Berks County property record for 438 S 9th St, Reading, PA 19602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$60,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$522 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Feb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5306-36-97-9839

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5306-36-97-9839
Alternative APNs
  • 02-5306-36-97-9839
  • 2132075
  • 132075

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,504 sqft Living Area
Basement Area300 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
PorchEnclosed Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number2132075
Street Address438 S 9TH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19602-2563
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block79
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract2200

Owner

Source: Berks County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address438 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2563
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 31, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
Feb 12, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20257161
Prior Transfer DateFeb 11, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000006575
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJul 31, 2026
Property Address438 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2563
Document Number0000025121
Instrument DateJul 17, 2026
Instrument202625121
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE365 - OMAHA, TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2563

Mortgage

Document Number0000025121,
DateJul 31, 2026
Instrument202625121
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.47%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateFeb 12, 2021
Property Address438 S 9TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2563
Document Number0000006575
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2021
Instrument2021006575
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyCONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1562 MINERAL SPRING RD, READING, PA 19602-2227

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$522.00 (+6.75%)$18,500 (-) Land $6,200 Building $12,300$6,200 (-66.49%) Land $6,200
2024$489.00$18,500 Land $6,200 Building $12,300
1994$18,500 Land $6,200 Building $12,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1978–1987)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Apr 2025
E. coli
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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