Berks County property record for 142 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,172 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,792 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Jun 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-79-7137 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-79-7137 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 894 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04083125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 S 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1602 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5306-27-79-7137
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20186575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 08, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000021070 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023021070 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 346 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000026369 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022026369 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000006575 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018006575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 142 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000006576 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018006576 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $1,792.00 (+6.6%) | $63,500 (-) Land $33,800 Building $29,700 | $33,800 (-46.77%) Land $33,800 |
| 2024 | $1,681.00 | $63,500 Land $33,800 Building $29,700 | |
| 1994 | $63,500 Land $33,800 Building $29,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 801 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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