Berks County property record for 209 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 28 bd · 24 ba · 35,117 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,400 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $17,810 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-81-0404 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-81-0404 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 28 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 24 Baths |
| Units | 48 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 35,117 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,735 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| View / Lot | Central Business District |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07073150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 209 N 5TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1105 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1925 W TURNER ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-5513 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2961 / 1164 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $17,810.00 (+6.63%) | $630,900 (-) Land $90,100 Building $540,800 | $90,100 (-85.72%) Land $90,100 |
| 2024 | $16,702.00 | $630,900 Land $90,100 Building $540,800 | |
| 1994 | $630,900 Land $90,100 Building $540,800 |
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 | 2 (2003–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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