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$350,436$188 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $175,000 on Jul 8, 2005

178 BROAD ST

READING, PA 19608
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,861 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$350K
$332K low$369K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Jul 8, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,114 (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.$118,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,700

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.17 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.minimal

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(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.

E
Whitfield ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 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%

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How this home compares

178 Broad 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 69% of homes in Sinking Spring
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Older than 76% of homes in Reading 19608

What homes are worth in Reading 19608

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

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$200K$824K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$350,436
CheaperTypical $392,914Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,861 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,996 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 178 Broad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSinking SpringReading 19608Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$350,43669% of homes38% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18853% of homes50% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,861 ft²62% of homes44% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac62% of homes24% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than196550% of homes24% of homes51% of homes

About 178 Broad St

How much is 178 Broad St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Broad St, Reading, PA is $350,436 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $332,154 to $368,718. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Broad St, Reading, PA last sell?

178 Broad St, Reading, PA last sold on Jul 8, 2005 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Broad St, Reading, PA?

178 Broad St, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,861 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 178 Broad St, Reading, PA built?

178 Broad St, Reading, PA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 Broad St, Reading, PA?

178 Broad St, Reading, PA is assigned to Whitfield Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Wilson West Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Broad St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,835 homes in Reading 19608, it is worth more than 38% of them ($350,436 against a typical $392,914), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($188 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,861 ft² against a typical 1,996 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1965 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 61% 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 178 Broad St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Broad St, Reading, PA was $2,114. The county assessed it at $118,700.

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