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$264,900$201 / 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
Last sold for $161,000 on Feb 26, 2026

1228 LINDEN ST

READING, PA 19604
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,316 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.
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.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$265K
$245K low$284K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$161,000 · Feb 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,911 (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.$67,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,500

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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Deck

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.1 mi
E
13th and Union Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19604These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,410
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,878 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,990
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

1228 Linden 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.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Hampden Heights / College Heights
  • Among the smallest lots in Hampden Heights / College Heights
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Reading 19604

What homes are worth in Reading 19604

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

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$81K$369K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Reading 19604.

How it measures up in Reading 19604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19604.

Estimated value$264,900
CheaperTypical $159,180Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,316 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 1228 Linden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampden Heights / College HeightsReading 19604Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,90052% of homes91% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20187% of homes97% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,316 ft²15% of homes41% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homes55% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192523% of homes80% of homes28% of homes

About 1228 Linden St

How much is 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA is $264,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $245,419 to $284,381. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA last sell?

1228 Linden St, Reading, PA last sold on Feb 26, 2026 for $161,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA?

1228 Linden St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,316 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA built?

1228 Linden St, Reading, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA?

1228 Linden St, Reading, PA is assigned to Northwest Middle School (middle), rated D; 13th and Union 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 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19604?

Among the 7,539 homes in Reading 19604, it is worth more than 91% of them ($264,900 against a typical $159,180), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($201 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,316 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 80% of them (1925 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 35% 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 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1228 Linden St, Reading, PA was $1,911. The county assessed it at $67,700.

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