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$244,880$144 / 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

1543 CORTLAND AVE

READING, PA 19607
3
Beds
1
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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.

Valuation

$245K
$231K low$259K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,243 (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.$83,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,800

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.0.05
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
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
Mifflin Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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

1543 Cortland 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 71% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Kenhorst
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Kenhorst
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Kenhorst
  • Older than 87% of homes in Reading 19607

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
$164K$619K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$244,880
CheaperTypical $270,398Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1543 Cortland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenhorstReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,88041% of homes35% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1442% of homes9% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²91% of homes70% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²12% of homes14% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192014% of homes13% of homes26% of homes

About 1543 Cortland Ave

How much is 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA is $244,880 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $231,216 to $258,544. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA?

1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,696 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA built?

1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA?

1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Mifflin Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated B-; Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Governor Mifflin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,628 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 35% of them ($244,880 against a typical $270,398), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($144 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1920 against a typical 1957). 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 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1543 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA was $1,243. The county assessed it at $83,800.

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