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$343,118$213 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1541 MONTGOMERY ST

READING, PA 19601
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,609 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.
6.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$343K
$323K low$363K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,235 (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.$150,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,200

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.122 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.1 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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Shed · 336 ft²

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
Glenside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
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

1541 Montgomery 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 94% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Glenside
  • Among the largest lots in Reading 19601
  • Among the oldest homes in Glenside

What homes are worth in Reading 19601

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

This home
$78K$416K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Reading 19601.

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Estimated value$343,118
CheaperTypical $170,495Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,609 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,626 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size6.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1541 Montgomery St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlensideReading 19601Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$343,11891% of homes94% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21386% of homes92% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,609 ft²66% of homes49% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.4 acalmost all homesalmost all homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 1541 Montgomery St

How much is 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA is $343,118 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $323,464 to $362,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA last sell?

1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA?

1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,609 square feet of living space.

When was 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA built?

1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA?

1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA is assigned to Glenside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,611 homes in Reading 19601, it is worth more than 94% of them ($343,118 against a typical $170,495), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($213 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,609 ft² against a typical 1,626 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.4 ac against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 58% 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 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1541 Montgomery St, Reading, PA was $4,235. The county assessed it at $150,000.

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