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$183,677$298 / 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 88How 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

216 CECIL AVE

READING, PA 19609
2
Beds
1
Baths
616 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$184K
$162K low$206K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,100 (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.$46,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,900

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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(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.

H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Whitfield ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

216 Cecil 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 98% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Among the smallest homes in Reading 19609
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Reading 19609

What homes are worth in Reading 19609

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

This home
$184K$495K

This home is worth more than 2% 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.

Estimated value$183,677
CheaperTypical $281,813Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 216 Cecil Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$183,6772% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29898% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than616 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac47% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194034% of homes35% of homes

About 216 Cecil Ave

How much is 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA is $183,677 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $161,638 to $205,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Dec 22, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA?

216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 616 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA built?

216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA?

216 Cecil 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 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,875 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 2% of them ($183,677 against a typical $281,813), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($298 against a typical $197), it is bigger than almost none of them (616 ft² against a typical 1,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 13% 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 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Cecil Ave, Reading, PA was $1,100. The county assessed it at $46,900.

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