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$116,525$166 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $99,900 on Aug 14, 2024

140 BENNETT ST

READING, PA 19605
2
Beds
1
Baths
704 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.
2,178 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

$117K
$101K low$132K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$99,900 · Aug 14, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$589 (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.$39,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,000

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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.0.05
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

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.

M
Muhlenberg Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 0.9 mi
E
Muhlenberg Elementary CenterD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Muhlenberg High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Muhlenberg School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19605These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.132
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.22,354
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,264
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

140 Bennett 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Reading 19605
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Among the smallest homes in Reading 19605
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Older than 98% of homes in Reading 19605

What homes are worth in Reading 19605

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

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$157K$572K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Reading 19605.

How it measures up in Reading 19605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19605.

Estimated value$116,525
CheaperTypical $300,387Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,501 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 140 Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19605Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,525almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16625% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²8% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than18902% of homes6% of homes

About 140 Bennett St

How much is 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA is $116,525 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $101,109 to $131,941. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA last sell?

140 Bennett St, Reading, PA last sold on Aug 14, 2024 for $99,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

140 Bennett St, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 704 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA built?

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

What schools serve 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

140 Bennett St, Reading, PA is assigned to Muhlenberg Middle School (middle), rated D; Muhlenberg Elementary Center (elementary), rated D+; Muhlenberg High School (high), rated D. All sit in Muhlenberg School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,547 homes in Reading 19605, it is worth more than almost none of them ($116,525 against a typical $300,387), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($166 against a typical $191), it is bigger than almost none of them (704 ft² against a typical 1,501 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1890 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 3% 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 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Bennett St, Reading, PA was $589. The county assessed it at $39,200.

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