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Last sold for $336,000 on Jun 23, 2026

1949 READING AVE

READING, PA 19609
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$336,000 · Jun 23, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,334 (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.$59,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,300

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.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Whitfield ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Wilson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19609These 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.92
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 100.71

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.10,679
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,698 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,968
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,421
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

1949 Reading 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Older than 84% of homes in Reading 19609

How it measures up in Reading 19609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19609.

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1949 Reading Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²20% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac20% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192616% of homes28% of homes

About 1949 Reading Ave

When did 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Jun 23, 2026 for $336,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA?

1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA built?

1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA?

1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Whitfield Elementary (elementary), rated A-; 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 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,875 homes in Reading 19609, it is bigger than 20% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1926 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1949 Reading Ave, Reading, PA was $1,334. The county assessed it at $59,000.

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