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$656,995$249 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $390,000 on May 31, 2017

163 MAIL ROUTE RD

READING, PA 19608
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,637 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.
5.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$657K
$605K low$709K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · May 31, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$344,995
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$275,996
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$312,000
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION · recorded May 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,239 (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.$254,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,600

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.5.98
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(4)

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
Shiloh Hills ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Wilson Southern Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Wilson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19608These 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.60
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 100.69

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.25,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.946 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,274
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

163 Mail Route Rd 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 96% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19608

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

This home
$201K$861K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Reading 19608.

How it measures up in Reading 19608

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19608.

Estimated value$656,995
CheaperTypical $394,357Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area2,637 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size5.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 163 Mail Route Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19608Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$656,99592% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24991% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,637 ft²72% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.98 ac97% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than199048% of homes75% of homes

About 163 Mail Route Rd

How much is 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA is $656,995 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $604,800 to $709,190. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA last sell?

163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA last sold on May 31, 2017 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA?

163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,637 square feet of living space and a 5.98-acre lot.

When was 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA built?

163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA?

163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA is assigned to Shiloh Hills Elementary (elementary), rated A; Wilson Southern Middle School (middle), rated B-; Wilson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,833 homes in Reading 19608, it is worth more than 92% of them ($656,995 against a typical $394,357), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($249 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,637 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (5.98 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1990 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 96% 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 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 163 Mail Route Rd, Reading, PA was $4,239. The county assessed it at $254,600.

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