Berks County property record for 209 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,344 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,699 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-78-9936 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-78-9936 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,344 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,766 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,682 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04083300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 209 S 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1816 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
209 S 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1816 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2473 / 970 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 209 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1816 |
| Document Number | 0000043597 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 S 5TH ST READING PA 196021816, READING, PA 19602-1816 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 S 5th St was $1,699.
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 | $1,699.00 | $60,200 Land $24,700 Building $35,500 | $24,700 Land $24,700 |
| 2024 | $1,593.00 | $60,200 Land $24,700 Building $35,500 | |
| 1994 | $60,200 Land $24,700 Building $35,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 209 S 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 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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