Berks County property record for 101 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA 19611
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,332 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,234 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-05-29-3779 |
| Primary APN | 5306-05-29-3779 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 918 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 93013000 |
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| Street Address | 101 S 5TH AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19611-1275 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Berks County records, as of June 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 367 INDIAN MANOR DR, LEESPORT, PA 19533-8603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 23, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer WYOMISSING ABSTRACT LLC, WYOMISSING ABS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202221095 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 101 S 5TH AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1275 |
| Document Number | 0000021095 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022021095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT LANCASTER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 367 INDIAN MANOR DR, LEESPORT, PA 19533-8603 |
| Document Number | 0000021096 |
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| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022021096 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 101 S 5TH AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1275 |
| Document Number | 0000002295 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022002295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,170.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 440 GELSINGER RD, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-2006 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 101 S 5TH AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611-1275 |
| Document Number | 0000046812 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 46812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | WYOMISSING ABSTRACT LLC, WYOMISSING ABS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 101 S 5TH AVE WEST READING PA 196111275, WEST READING, PA 19611-1275 |
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | West Reading Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyomissing Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,234.00 (+3.96%) | $52,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $35,000 | $17,500 (-) Land $17,500 |
| 2025 | $1,187.00 (+5.51%) | $52,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $35,000 | $17,500 (-66.67%) Land $17,500 |
| 2024 | $1,125.00 (-41.59%) | $52,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $35,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,926.00 | $52,500 Land $17,500 Building $35,000 | |
| 1994 | $52,500 Land $17,500 Building $35,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WEST READING BORO WATER serves 4,300 people · EPA ID PA3060078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WESTERN BERKS WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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