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$239,821$214 / 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 91How 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 $64,900 on May 5, 2015

1523 RIDGE AVE

READING, PA 19607
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$240K
$218K low$262K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$64,900 · May 5, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,480 (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.$74,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,900

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.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Cumru Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.2 mi

District: Governor Mifflin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19607These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
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.21,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,951 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,001
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

1523 Ridge Ave 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 less than 72% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Reading 19607
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19607

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

This home
$160K$636K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Reading 19607.

How it measures up in Reading 19607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19607.

Estimated value$239,821
CheaperTypical $273,190Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 1523 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,82130% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21471% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²19% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac52% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196056% of homes48% of homes

About 1523 Ridge Ave

How much is 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA is $239,821 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $217,692 to $261,950. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA last sold on May 5, 2015 for $64,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA?

1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA built?

1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA?

1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated D+; Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated D+; Cumru Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Governor Mifflin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,594 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 30% of them ($239,821 against a typical $273,190), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($214 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1960 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 28% 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 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1523 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA was $1,480. The county assessed it at $74,500.

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