Berks County property record for 947 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,657.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5307-51-75-9654 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 947 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1801 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-51-75-9654
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 947 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| May 16, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage CUSTOMERS BANK |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNSYLVANIA HM LNDG COLLABORA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202313829 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 947 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000013833 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013833 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MALVERN, PA 19355 |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 947 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000013829 |
| Instrument Date | May 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 947 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000013830 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013830 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000013832 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013832 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MALVERN, PA 19355 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 947 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017010879 |
| Name | CUSTOMERS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 947 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000010878 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 06, 2017 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 947 N 5TH ST READING PA 196011801, READING, PA 19601-1801 |
| Document Number | 10880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10880 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HM LNDG COLLABORA |
|---|---|
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2024 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,657.00 (+6.63%) | $58,700 (-) Land $13,000 Building $45,700 | $13,000 (-77.85%) Land $13,000 |
| 2024 | $1,554.00 | $58,700 Land $13,000 Building $45,700 | |
| 1994 | $58,700 Land $13,000 Building $45,700 |
947 N 5th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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