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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $190,000 on Jan 16, 2026

1038 WALNUT ST

READING, PA 19601
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,355 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$190,000 · Jan 16, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$824 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$29,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
10th and Penn Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Southern Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

1038 Walnut 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Penn's Common Historic District
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Berks County

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 area1,355 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 1038 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenn's Common Historic DistrictReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than1,355 ft²18% of homes31% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²34% of homes33% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than190066% of homes54% of homes17% of homes

About 1038 Walnut St

When did 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA last sell?

1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 16, 2026 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA?

1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,355 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA built?

1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA?

1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA is assigned to 10th and Penn Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Southern Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,475 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than 31% of them (1,355 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1900 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 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1038 Walnut St, Reading, PA was $824. The county assessed it at $29,200.

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