Berks County property record for 342 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,185 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-35-78-6087 |
| Primary APN | 5306-35-78-6087 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1084425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 342 S 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
342 S 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 PARK LN, READING, PA 19606-1469 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202630263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 342 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2311 |
| Document Number | 0000030263 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES, YOUR HOME SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $131,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 4 PARK LN, READING, PA 19606-1469 |
| Document Number | 0000030264, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630264 |
| Name | PRIME FUNDING |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 342 S 5th St was $1,185.
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 | $1,185.00 | $42,000 Land $9,600 Building $32,400 | $9,600 Land $9,600 |
| 2024 | $1,111.00 | $42,000 Land $9,600 Building $32,400 | |
| 1994 | $42,000 Land $9,600 Building $32,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 342 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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.
Wildfire risk around 342 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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