941 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 Property Records

Berks County property record for 941 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage2,331 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$130,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$1,690.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5307-51-75-9559
Alternative APNs
  • 14-5307-51-75-9559
  • 14078550
  • 078550

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,331 sqft Living Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number14078550
Street Address941 N 5TH ST
CityREADING
StatePA
Zip19601-1801
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block75
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-51-75-9559

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address941 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 05, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Aug 05, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEIGHBORHOOD HSNG SVCS/GRTR BE
Sep 17, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 31, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Building or Construction Mortgage
DAVID A WOLFE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 31, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202033234
Prior Transfer DateJul 17, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000051030
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address941 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801
Document Number0000033235
Instrument DateAug 05, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 07, 2020
Title CompanySIGNATURE ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address941 N 5TH ST READING PA 196011801, READING, PA 19601-1801

Mortgage

Document Number0000033235
DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument33235
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 16, 2050

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Property Address941 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801
Document Number0000033236
Instrument DateAug 05, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 08, 2020
Title CompanySIGNATURE ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address941 N 5TH ST READING PA 196011801, READING, PA 19601-1801

Mortgage

Document Number0000033236
DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument33236
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD HSNG SVCS/GRTR BE
Address213 N 5TH ST # 1030, READING, PA 19601-3392
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueSep 16, 2027

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateSep 17, 2020
Property Address941 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801
Document Number0000033234
Instrument DateAug 05, 2020
Instrument33234
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 07, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,300.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address941 N 5TH ST READING PA 196011801, READING, PA 19601-1801

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBERKS PA
Recording DateDec 31, 2019
Property Address941 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801
Document Number0000045922
Instrument DateDec 20, 2019
Instrument45922
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2020
Title CompanyPRIME TRANSFER INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$750.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address24 N BRYN MAWR AVE #267 BRYN MAWR PA 190103304, 267, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010-3304

Mortgage

Document Number45923
DateDec 31, 2019
Instrument45923
Lender
NameDAVID A WOLFE
Address1525 OREGON PIKE # 2001, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4378
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueDec 30, 2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berks County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
MunicipalityReading City
Unified School DistrictReading School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,690.00 (+6.62%)$59,900 (-) Land $14,000 Building $45,900$14,000 (-76.63%) Land $14,000
2024$1,585.00$59,900 Land $14,000 Building $45,900
1994$59,900 Land $14,000 Building $45,900

Flood & Wildfire

941 N 5th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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