Berks County property record for 449 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,598 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,145 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-43-77-9425 |
| Primary APN | 5306-43-77-9425 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,598 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,052 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01085500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 449 S 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2641 |
| 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 |
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 449 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2641 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FLEETWOOD BANK |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FLEETWOOD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 449 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 787 ALLEGHENYVILLE RD, MOHNTON, PA 19540-8120 |
| Document Number | 0000016627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016627 |
| Name | FLEETWOOD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FLEETWOOD, PA 19522 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 449 S 5TH ST, READING, PA 19602-2641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000036317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018036317 |
| Name | FLEETWOOD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FLEETWOOD, PA 19522 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2023 |
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 | $2,145.00 (+6.61%) | $76,000 (-) Land $22,500 Building $53,500 | $22,500 (-70.39%) Land $22,500 |
| 2024 | $2,012.00 | $76,000 Land $22,500 Building $53,500 | |
| 1994 | $76,000 Land $22,500 Building $53,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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