618 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 618 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details14,640 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,215,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$8,692 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5307-60-93-3795

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-60-93-3795
Alternative APNs
  • 12-5307-60-93-3795
  • 12106700
  • 106700

Interior

Stories4 Stories
Building Area14,640 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area7,320 sqft
Basement Area1,860 sqft
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number12106700
Street Address618 N 8TH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-4113
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Legal Block93
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract1700

Owner

618 N 8th St, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2023.

Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1280 HUNTERS RD, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8468
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 27, 2023Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FARMERS & MERCHANTS TRUST CO
Jul 28, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 28, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202334665
Prior Transfer DateMay 17, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000021053
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateNov 27, 2023
Property Address618 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601
Document Number0000034665
Instrument DateNov 20, 2023
Instrument2023034665
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2023
Title CompanySENTRY ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$12,150.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1280 HUNTERS RD, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8468

Mortgage

Document Number0000034666
DateNov 27, 2023
Instrument2023034666
Lender
NameFARMERS & MERCHANTS TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressMECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateJul 28, 2022
Property Address618 N 8TH ST, READING, PA 19601
Document Number0000030539
Instrument DateJul 14, 2022
Instrument2022030539
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2022
Title CompanyKNIGHTS ABSTRACT INC, KNIGHTS ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$10,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1501 BETHLEHAM PSKY #64 # 64, 64, LINE LEXINGTON, PA 18932

Mortgage

Document Number0000030540
DateJul 28, 2022
Instrument2022030540
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 618 N 8th St was $8,692.

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$8,692.00$307,900 Land $5,500 Building $302,400$5,500 Land $5,500
2024$8,151.00 (+25.73%)$307,900 (+107.62%) Land $5,500 Building $302,400
2023$6,483.00$148,300 Land $5,500 Building $142,800
1994$307,900 Land $5,500 Building $302,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 618 N 8th 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

Wildfire risk around 618 N 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 989 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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