Berks County property record for 5 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,076 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5308-16-93-5957 |
| Primary APN | 5308-16-93-5957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66371000 |
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| Street Address | 5 PARK AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19605-2911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE/HYDE PARK |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MUHLENBERG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
5 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201736297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000032351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023032351 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015169 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 SPRING ST, READING, PA 19601-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000038124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020038124 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000036297 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017036297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PARK AVE, READING, PA 19605-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000036298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017036298 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Park Ave was $1,076.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Muhlenberg Township |
| Unified School District | Muhlenberg School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,076.00 | $71,700 Land $23,800 Building $47,900 | $23,800 Land $23,800 |
| 2024 | $1,007.00 | $71,700 Land $23,800 Building $47,900 | |
| 1994 | $71,700 Land $23,800 Building $47,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 5 Park Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves 22,400 people · EPA ID PA3060038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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 159 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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