Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $155,000 on Jul 19, 2022

1018 N 5TH ST

READING, PA 19601
5
Beds
1
Baths
2,052 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jul 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,501 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$55,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Northwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Riverside Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1018 N 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Berks County
  • Among the newest homes in Centre Park Historic District

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Living area2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,621 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 1018 N 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentre Park Historic DistrictReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than2,052 ft²57% of homes77% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²36% of homes32% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than1925almost all homes83% of homes28% of homes

About 1018 N 5th St

When did 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA last sell?

1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA last sold on Jul 19, 2022 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA?

1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,052 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA built?

1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA?

1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA is assigned to Northwest Middle School (middle), rated D; Riverside Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,600 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 1,621 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 83% of them (1925 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1018 N 5th St, Reading, PA was $1,501. The county assessed it at $55,300.

More homes on N 5th St

Closest homes

More homes in Reading 19601

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1018 N 5th St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map