204 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 204 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage4,883 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$315,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$1,970.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-75-71-7452
Alternative APNs
  • 07-5307-75-71-7452
  • 7073125
  • 073125

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area4,883 sqft Living Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialStone Exterior
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number7073125
Street Address204 N 5TH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-3304
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block17
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3008
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-75-71-7452

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address204 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3304
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNSYLVANIA STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Jun 09, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PSECU
Dec 06, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 06, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 06, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 31, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202246815
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address204 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3304
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMER ABSTRACT WYOMISSI

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000020977
DateApr 27, 2021
Instrument2021020977
Lender
NamePENNSYLVANIA STATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressHARRISBURG, PA 17106
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMay 01, 2041

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address204 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3304
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000028923
DateJun 09, 2021
Instrument2021028923
Lender
NamePSECU
TypeCredit Union
AddressHARRISBURG, PA 17106
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term348 Months
DueJun 08, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

December 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateDec 06, 2022
Property Address204 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3304
Document Number0000046815
Instrument DateNov 30, 2022
Instrument2022046815
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2022
Title CompanyKEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,150.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address204 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3304

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address204 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3304

Mortgage

Document Number0000046816
DateDec 06, 2022
Instrument2022046816
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,970.00 (+6.66%)$69,800 (-) Land $30,000 Building $39,800$30,000 (-57.02%) Land $30,000
2024$1,847.00$69,800 Land $30,000 Building $39,800
1994$69,800 Land $30,000 Building $39,800

Flood & Wildfire

204 N 5th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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