Berks County property record for 401 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,533 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,973 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-67-72-9542 |
| Primary APN | 5307-67-72-9542 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,533 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Loading Dock | Loading Dock |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07074625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 N 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-3003 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 203, HORSHAM, PA 19044-0203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201727120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 401 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017027121 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SELINSGROVE, PA 17870 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $1,973.00 (+6.65%) | $69,900 (-) Land $37,200 Building $32,700 | $37,200 (-46.78%) Land $37,200 |
| 2024 | $1,850.00 | $69,900 Land $37,200 Building $32,700 | |
| 1994 | $69,900 Land $37,200 Building $32,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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 989 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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