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$243,565$195 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1221 PHILADELPHIA AVE

READING, PA 19607
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,248 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1843
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$244K
$227K low$261K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,329 (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.$66,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.29 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.48
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 192 ft²

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.

E
Mifflin Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Governor Mifflin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19607These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,951 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,001
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

1221 Philadelphia Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 71% of homes in Berks County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Reading 19607
  • Among the oldest homes in Reading 19607

What homes are worth in Reading 19607

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$157K$631K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Reading 19607.

How it measures up in Reading 19607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19607.

Estimated value$243,565
CheaperTypical $270,681Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1843
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1221 Philadelphia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$243,56535% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19554% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²32% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac89% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than1843almost no homesalmost no homes

About 1221 Philadelphia Ave

How much is 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA is $243,565 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $226,521 to $260,609. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 30, 1980, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA?

1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA built?

1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1843, making it 183 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA?

1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Mifflin Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated B-; Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Governor Mifflin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,628 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 35% of them ($243,565 against a typical $270,681), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($195 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1843 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1221 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA was $1,329. The county assessed it at $66,900.

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