Berks County property record for 130 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,296 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,695 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-79-6296 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-79-6296 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,296 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Loading Dock | Loading Dock |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04083000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 130 S 5TH ST |
| City | WOMELSDORF |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19567-1433 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201323492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 130 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045874 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019045874 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $2,695.00 (+6.61%) | $95,500 (-) Land $42,400 Building $53,100 | $42,400 (-55.6%) Land $42,400 |
| 2024 | $2,528.00 | $95,500 Land $42,400 Building $53,100 | |
| 1994 | $95,500 Land $42,400 Building $53,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 | 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 801 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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