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$265,940$213 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on Sep 24, 2026

218 TELFORD AVE

READING, PA 19609
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,248 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$266K
$233K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Sep 24, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,552 (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.$75,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,300

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.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Whitfield ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 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

218 Telford 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 more per square foot than 65% of homes in Berks County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Older than 91% 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.

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$181K$491K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$265,940
CheaperTypical $286,267Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,411 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 218 Telford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,94037% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21363% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²34% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²5% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than19229% of homes26% of homes

About 218 Telford Ave

How much is 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA is $265,940 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $233,399 to $298,481. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 24, 2026 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA?

218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA built?

218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA?

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

How does 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,864 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 37% of them ($265,940 against a typical $286,267), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($213 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,411 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1922 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 36% 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 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 218 Telford Ave, Reading, PA was $1,552. The county assessed it at $75,900.

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