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Last sold for $163,000 on Nov 15, 2012

1500 BENNETT ST

READING, PA 19605
0
Baths
1,696 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$163,000 · Nov 15, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,520 (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.$215,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Financial Building
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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 · 0.7 mi
E
Muhlenberg Elementary CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Muhlenberg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.0 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

1500 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.

  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Laureldale
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Laureldale
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Laureldale

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 area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,492 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 1500 Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaureldaleReading 19605Berks County
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²87% of homes62% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac95% of homes80% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than199998% of homes84% of homes86% of homes

About 1500 Bennett St

When did 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA last sell?

1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA last sold on Nov 15, 2012 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA has 1,696 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA built?

1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

1500 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 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,558 homes in Reading 19605, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,492 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1999 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 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1500 Bennett St, Reading, PA was $3,520. The county assessed it at $215,800.

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