Berks County property record for 1042 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,991 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,323 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-51-76-7058 |
| Primary APN | 5307-51-76-7058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,991 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14079600 |
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| Street Address | 1042 N 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-51-76-7058
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1042 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 02, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202424304 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 1042 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000005462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024005462 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1042 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1804 |
| Document Number | 0000030894 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020030894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1804 |
| Document Number | 0000030895 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020030895 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2050 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,323.00 (+6.61%) | $46,900 (-) Land $6,500 Building $40,400 | $6,500 (-86.14%) Land $6,500 |
| 2024 | $1,241.00 | $46,900 Land $6,500 Building $40,400 | |
| 1994 | $46,900 Land $6,500 Building $40,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 939 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding | Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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