Berks County property record for 409 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,161 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,432 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-35-77-9810 |
| Primary APN | 5306-35-77-9810 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,161 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,765 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01084850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 409 S 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2638 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
409 S 5th St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Berks County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004646 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3971 / 720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 409 S 5th St was $3,432 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,432.00 Homeowner's exemption | $121,600 Land $26,600 Building $95,000 | $26,600 Land $26,600 |
| 2024 | $3,219.00 | $121,600 Land $26,600 Building $95,000 | |
| 1994 | $121,600 Land $26,600 Building $95,000 |
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 409 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 13 |
| 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 409 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 479 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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