Berks County property record for 424 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,100 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-35-77-7658 |
| Primary APN | 5306-35-77-7658 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01085075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 424 S 5TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1312 |
| 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 | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berks County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3128 E COLORADO ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90814-2404 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202218287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 424 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2642 |
| Document Number | 0000018287 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022018287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3128 E COLORADO ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90814-2404 |
| Document Number | 0000018288 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022018288 |
| Name | ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
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 | $327.00 (+6.51%) | $11,600 (-) Land $4,500 Building $7,100 | $4,500 (-61.21%) Land $4,500 |
| 2024 | $307.00 | $11,600 Land $4,500 Building $7,100 | |
| 1994 | $11,600 Land $4,500 Building $7,100 |
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 | 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.
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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