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$245,835$152 / 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 95How 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 $136,500 on Jan 22, 2008

1519 PALM ST

READING, PA 19604
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,619 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$246K
$234K low$258K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$136,500 · Jan 22, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,846 (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.$68,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,000

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.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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(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.

E
13th and Union Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19604These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,410
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,878 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,990
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

1519 Palm 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Hampden Heights / College Heights
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Reading 19604

What homes are worth in Reading 19604

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

This home
$83K$367K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Reading 19604.

How it measures up in Reading 19604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19604.

Estimated value$245,835
CheaperTypical $158,252Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,619 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 1519 Palm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampden Heights / College HeightsReading 19604Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,83537% of homes88% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15241% of homes81% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,619 ft²48% of homes70% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²16% of homes83% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than193053% of homes90% of homes32% of homes

About 1519 Palm St

How much is 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA is $245,835 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $234,035 to $257,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA last sell?

1519 Palm St, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 22, 2008 for $136,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA?

1519 Palm St, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,619 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA built?

1519 Palm St, Reading, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA?

1519 Palm St, Reading, PA is assigned to 13th and Union Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Northwest Middle School (middle), rated D; 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 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19604?

Among the 7,520 homes in Reading 19604, it is worth more than 88% of them ($245,835 against a typical $158,252), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($152 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,619 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 90% of them (1930 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 29% 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 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1519 Palm St, Reading, PA was $1,846. The county assessed it at $68,000.

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