Berks County property record for 240 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,438 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,690 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-71-7854 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-71-7854 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,438 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,136 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 |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07073575 |
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| Street Address | 240 N 5TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1106 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 KENSINGTON BLVD, BLANDON, PA 19510-9504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202127290 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 240 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3327 |
| Document Number | 0000027290 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 156 KENSINGTON BLVD, BLANDON, PA 19510-9504 |
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 | $1,690.00 (+6.62%) | $59,900 (-) Land $24,700 Building $35,200 | $24,700 (-58.76%) Land $24,700 |
| 2024 | $1,585.00 (-39.46%) | $59,900 (-) Land $24,700 Building $35,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,618.00 | $59,900 Land $24,700 Building $35,200 | |
| 1994 | $59,900 Land $24,700 Building $35,200 |
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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 1,382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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