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$217,423$160 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on Sep 3, 2021

126 PHILADELPHIA AVE

READING, PA 19607
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,360 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$217K
$208K low$227K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Sep 3, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,035 (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.$64,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,100

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.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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(3)

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

M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Cumru Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 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

126 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 84% of homes in Reading 19607
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Reading 19607
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 98% of 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.

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$170K$647K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$217,423
CheaperTypical $273,699Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,443 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 126 Philadelphia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShillingtonReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,42317% of homes16% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16020% of homes16% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²44% of homes43% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²33% of homes25% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than18903% of homes2% of homes6% of homes

About 126 Philadelphia Ave

How much is 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA is $217,423 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $207,824 to $227,022. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 3, 2021 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA?

126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA built?

126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA?

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

How does 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,615 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 16% of them ($217,423 against a typical $273,699), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($160 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,443 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1890 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 21% 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 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA was $1,035. The county assessed it at $64,100.

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