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$316,508$153 / 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 97How 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

217 EMERALD AVE

READING, PA 19606
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,066 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$317K
$308K low$325K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,515 (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.$97,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,100

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.8 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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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.Radiant
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(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.

H
Exeter Township Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Jacksonwald Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.2 mi
M
Exeter Township Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Exeter Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19606These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.129
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.38,040
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,364 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,344
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,703
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

217 Emerald 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Older than 65% of homes in Reading 19606

What homes are worth in Reading 19606

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

This home
$121K$627K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Reading 19606.

How it measures up in Reading 19606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19606.

Estimated value$316,508
CheaperTypical $311,302Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,066 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 217 Emerald Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19606Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$316,50852% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15319% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,066 ft²76% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac30% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195035% of homes40% of homes

About 217 Emerald Ave

How much is 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA is $316,508 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $307,740 to $325,276. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA?

217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,066 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA built?

217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA?

217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Exeter Township Senior High School (high), rated B+; Jacksonwald Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Exeter Township Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Exeter Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19606?

Among the 12,527 homes in Reading 19606, it is worth more than 52% of them ($316,508 against a typical $311,302), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($153 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,066 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1950 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 51% 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 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Emerald Ave, Reading, PA was $1,515. The county assessed it at $97,100.

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