Berks County property record for 247 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,693 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,120 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-71-9841 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-71-9841 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,693 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07073650 |
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| Street Address | 247 N 5TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1105 |
| 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 | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
247 N 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2502 OVERLAND AVE, READING, PA 19608-9178 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201944325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 247 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3310 |
| Document Number | 0000044325 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | SAFEGUARD PROPERTY TRANSFER INC, SAFEGUARD PROP TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2502 OVERLAND AVE SINKING SPRING PA 196089178, SINKING SPRING, PA 19608-9178 |
| Document Number | 44326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44326 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST FND |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17608-0524 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 247 N 5th St was $2,120.
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 | $2,120.00 | $75,100 Land $30,000 Building $45,100 | $30,000 Land $30,000 |
| 2024 | $1,988.00 | $75,100 Land $30,000 Building $45,100 | |
| 1994 | $75,100 Land $30,000 Building $45,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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.
Wildfire risk around 247 N 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 999 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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