Berks County property record for 35 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 22,370 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $82,653 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-27-79-9793 |
| Primary APN | 5306-27-79-9793 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 22,370 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 18,762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04009000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 35 S 5TH ST |
| City | BALLY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19503-9663 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
35 S 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-1046 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2019 | Correction Deed TITLE SERVICE |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201935710 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 35 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602 |
| Document Number | 0000035710 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 500 FRANKLIN ST WEST READING PA 196111026, WEST READING, PA 19611-1026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 35 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602 |
| Document Number | 0000011342 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3537 S 5TH ST READING PA 19602, READING, PA 19602 |
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 | $84,000 Land $84,000 | ||
| 2024 | $1,890,700 Land $84,000 Building $1,806,700 | ||
| 2023 | $82,653.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 1994 | $1,890,700 Land $84,000 Building $1,806,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 35 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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