Berks County property record for 141 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,061 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,768 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-83-81-0108 |
| Primary APN | 5307-83-81-0108 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,061 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,901 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07072950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 141 N 5TH ST, 2F |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3448 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
141 N 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2013.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 N 5TH ST, 2F, READING, PA 19601-3448 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201333783 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 141 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3424 |
| Document Number | 0000041246 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 N 5TH ST #2F READING PA 196013448, 2F, READING, PA 19601-3448 |
| Document Number | 0000041246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41246 |
| Name | RIVERPATH INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1770 OREGON PIKE, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 141 N 5th St was $4,768.
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 | $4,768.00 | $168,900 Land $45,500 Building $123,400 | $45,500 Land $45,500 |
| 2024 | $4,471.00 | $168,900 Land $45,500 Building $123,400 | |
| 1994 | $168,900 Land $45,500 Building $123,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 141 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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.
Wildfire risk around 141 N 5th 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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