Berks County property record for 226 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 4,210 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,498 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-78-6786 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-78-6786 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,210 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4083550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 S 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201823898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 226 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECURED LAND TRANSFER LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020028901 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 226 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000023898 |
| Map Reference | DOC2014036888 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018023898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDGE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000023899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018023899 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
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 | $2,498.00 (+6.66%) | $88,500 (-) Land $42,500 Building $46,000 | $42,500 (-51.98%) Land $42,500 |
| 2024 | $2,342.00 | $88,500 Land $42,500 Building $46,000 | |
| 1994 | $88,500 Land $42,500 Building $46,000 |
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 Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 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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