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Last sold for $5,500 on Dec 15, 2014

139 ROSE ST

READING, PA 19601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,256 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.
1890
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,500 · Dec 15, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$62 (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.$2,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,300

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.17 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.Residential - Vacant Land
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Lauer's Park Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

139 Rose 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 77% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Reading 19601

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 area1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 139 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis home6th Ward / Ricktown Arts DistrictReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than1,256 ft²28% of homes23% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²46% of homes32% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than189010% of homes4% of homes6% of homes

About 139 Rose St

When did 139 Rose St, Reading, PA last sell?

139 Rose St, Reading, PA last sold on Dec 15, 2014 for $5,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 139 Rose St, Reading, PA?

139 Rose St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,256 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 139 Rose St, Reading, PA built?

139 Rose St, Reading, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 139 Rose St, Reading, PA?

139 Rose St, Reading, PA is assigned to Lauer's Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 139 Rose St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,585 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than 23% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 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 139 Rose St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Rose St, Reading, PA was $62. The county assessed it at $2,300.

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