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Last sold for $635,000 on May 13, 2026

143 BENNETT ST

READING, PA 19605
0
Baths
6,408 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$635,000 · May 13, 2026
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$508,000
Null Placeholder · 6.46% · recorded May 13, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,899 (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.$126,500 (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.$99,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,000

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.38 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Auto Repair, Garage
CountyBERKS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(2)

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 CenterC-
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

143 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 largest homes in Reading 19605
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Older than 72% of 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.

Living area6,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,492 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 143 Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19605Berks County
Living areabigger than6,408 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac81% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than194528% of homes36% of homes

About 143 Bennett St

When did 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA last sell?

143 Bennett St, Reading, PA last sold on May 13, 2026 for $635,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

143 Bennett St, Reading, PA has 6,408 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA built?

143 Bennett St, Reading, PA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

143 Bennett St, Reading, PA is assigned to Muhlenberg Middle School (middle), rated D; Muhlenberg Elementary Center (elementary), rated C-; 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 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,558 homes in Reading 19605, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,408 ft² against a typical 1,492 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1945 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Bennett St, Reading, PA was $1,899. The county assessed it at $126,500.

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