Berks County property record for 949 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Multifamily |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Last Sale | $121,874 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $979.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 5307-51-75-9656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| 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 |
| Account Number | 14078750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 949 N 5TH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19601-1826 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Berks County records · APN 5307-51-75-9656
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 N BROAD ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-5348 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESSA BANK & TRUST |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit ESSA BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20231159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022782 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 949 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1826 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 N BROAD ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-5348 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000027429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023027429 |
| Name | ESSA BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCENERY HILL, PA 15360 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 949 N 5TH ST, READING, PA 19601-1826 |
| Document Number | 0000022782 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 08, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 01, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,142.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 7301 READING PA 196037301, READING, PA 19603-7301 |
| Document Number | 22864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22864 |
| Name | ESSA BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Number | 22866, |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22866 |
| Name | ESSA BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $979.00 (+6.64%) | $34,700 (-) Land $10,900 Building $23,800 | $10,900 (-68.59%) Land $10,900 |
| 2024 | $918.00 | $34,700 Land $10,900 Building $23,800 | |
| 1994 | $34,700 Land $10,900 Building $23,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berks County (42011C), updated February 26, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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