Beautiful 3 unit building, proudly owned and well kept for many years, new rubber roof, new windows, new heating and hot water heaters, new updated 2nd floor bathroom flooring, hallway freshly painted, this property is a real money maker, don't miss the chance to have good monthly cash flow.
Public Records
Oct 15, 1997
Sold
$49,900
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,342 (+2.4%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2025
$3,263 (+1.5%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2024
$3,215 (+1.6%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2023
$3,165
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2022
$3,165
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2021
$3,165 (+1.0%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2020
$3,133
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2019
$3,133
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2018
$3,133 (+0.7%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2017
$3,112 (+6.2%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2015
$2,930 (+1.2%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2014
$2,895
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2013
$2,895 (+6.0%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2012
$2,732
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2011
$2,732 (+6.8%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2010
$2,559
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
Tax history for 809 N 5th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,342 (+2.4%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2025
$3,263 (+1.5%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2024
$3,215 (+1.6%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2023
$3,165
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2022
$3,165
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2021
$3,165 (+1.0%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2020
$3,133
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2019
$3,133
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2018
$3,133 (+0.7%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2017
$3,112 (+6.2%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2015
$2,930 (+1.2%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2014
$2,895
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2013
$2,895 (+6.0%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2012
$2,732
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2011
$2,732 (+6.8%)
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
2010
$2,559
$11,400 + $61,000
$72,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,326
Year built
1898
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Berks County
APN
14530759749757
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-3
CENTRAL PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Multi Unit Information
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Two Bedroom Units: 2
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $61,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 3
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,537
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,281
County Tax: $554
School Tax: $1,298
Tax Assessed Value: $72,400
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $3,133
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,326
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 14530759749757
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Riverside El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Reading, PA • 19601
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $325,000
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