Berks County property record for 602 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,966 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,295 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale Mar 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-67-73-7656 |
| Primary APN | 5307-67-73-7656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,966 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14075825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 602 N 5TH ST |
| City | HAMBURG |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19526-1004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
602 N 5th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2018.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4381 FARMINGTON CIR, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-1962 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201813153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 602 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2366 |
| Document Number | 0000013153 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14 CONRAD RD FLEETWOOD PA 195229701, FLEETWOOD, PA 19522-9701 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 602 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2366 |
| Document Number | 0000006979 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $778.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1241 DAUPHIN AVE WYOMISSING PA 196102111, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-2111 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 602 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2366 |
| Document Number | 0000043257 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43257 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 602 N 5TH ST CITY OF READING PA, CITY OF READING, PA |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 602 N 5th St was $2,295.
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 | $2,295.00 | $81,300 Land $10,800 Building $70,500 | $10,800 Land $10,800 |
| 2024 | $2,152.00 (-39.45%) | $81,300 (-) Land $10,800 Building $70,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,554.00 | $81,300 Land $10,800 Building $70,500 | |
| 1994 | $81,300 Land $10,800 Building $70,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 602 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 (2023) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 602 N 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 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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