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$234,480$138 / 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

1604 BERN ST

READING, PA 19604
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,695 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
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

$234K
$213K low$256K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,426 (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.$89,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,400

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.0.12
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

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

1604 Bern 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 86% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Berks County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Reading 19604
  • Newer than 91% 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
$82K$357K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$234,480
CheaperTypical $157,355Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,695 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,405 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1604 Bern St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampden Heights / College HeightsReading 19604Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,48029% of homes86% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13820% of homes73% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,695 ft²55% of homes75% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac49% of homes91% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193759% of homes91% of homes33% of homes

About 1604 Bern St

How much is 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA is $234,480 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $212,734 to $256,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA?

1604 Bern St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,695 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA built?

1604 Bern St, Reading, PA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA?

1604 Bern 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 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19604?

Among the 7,499 homes in Reading 19604, it is worth more than 86% of them ($234,480 against a typical $157,355), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($138 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,695 ft² against a typical 1,405 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1937 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 26% 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 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1604 Bern St, Reading, PA was $2,426. The county assessed it at $89,400.

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