Berks County property record for 818 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,174 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,396 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5307-59-74-7958 |
| Primary APN | 5307-59-74-7958 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,174 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14077225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 818 N 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-59-74-7958
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 818 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Dec 05, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 05, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20202412 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 818 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000002412 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 06, 2020 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL ASSURANCE GROUP, CAPITAL ASSURANCE GRP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 818 N 5TH ST READING PA 196012212, READING, PA 19601-2212 |
| Document Number | 2413 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2413 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 818 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000045184 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 818 N 5TH ST READING PA 196012212, READING, PA 19601-2212 |
Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,396.00 (+6.63%) | $84,900 (-) Land $11,400 Building $73,500 | $11,400 (-86.57%) Land $11,400 |
| 2024 | $2,247.00 | $84,900 Land $11,400 Building $73,500 | |
| 1994 | $84,900 Land $11,400 Building $73,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), as of February 26, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420110009001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 989 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system PA3060059, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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