Berks County property record for 309 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,008 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-75-72-9054 |
| Primary APN | 5307-75-72-9054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,008 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07073850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 N 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3001 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
309 N 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200477394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4169 / 228 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 N 5th St was $920.
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 | $920.00 | $32,600 Land $32,600 | $32,600 Land $32,600 |
| 2024 | $863.00 (-39.44%) | $32,600 (-) Land $32,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,425.00 | $32,600 Land $32,600 | |
| 1994 | $32,600 Land $32,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 N 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 309 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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