Berks County property record for 522 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,648 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,147 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-68-93-9231 |
| Primary APN | 5307-68-93-9231 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,648 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11117825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 N 9TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19604-2713 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
522 N 9th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2713 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202237894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 522 N 9TH ST, READING, PA 19604-2713 |
| Document Number | 0000037894 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022037894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 N 9TH ST # 1, 1, READING, PA 19604-2713 |
| Document Number | 0000037895 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022037895 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 522 N 9th St was $3,147.
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 | $3,147.00 | $111,500 Land $11,000 Building $100,500 | $11,000 Land $11,000 |
| 2024 | $2,951.00 (+82.5%) | $111,500 (+201.35%) Land $11,000 Building $100,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,617.00 | $37,000 Land $11,000 Building $26,000 | |
| 1994 | $111,500 Land $11,000 Building $100,500 |
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 522 N 9th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 522 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 2,831 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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