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$258,576$184 / 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 94How 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 $145,900 on Jul 28, 2017

2229 HIGHLAND ST

READING, PA 19609
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,402 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$259K
$243K low$274K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,900 · Jul 28, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,482 (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.$71,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,600

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.0.05
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
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(3)

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 · 2.9 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

2229 Highland 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 less than 67% of homes in Berks County
  • Among the smallest lots in Reading 19609
  • Older than 72% 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
$178K$460K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$258,576
CheaperTypical $281,503Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,411 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 2229 Highland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,57634% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18439% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,402 ft²49% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193028% of homes32% of homes

About 2229 Highland St

How much is 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA is $258,576 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $243,180 to $273,972. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA last sell?

2229 Highland St, Reading, PA last sold on Jul 28, 2017 for $145,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA?

2229 Highland St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,402 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA built?

2229 Highland St, Reading, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA?

2229 Highland St, 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 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,870 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 34% of them ($258,576 against a typical $281,503), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($184 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,402 ft² against a typical 1,411 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1930 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 33% 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 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2229 Highland St, Reading, PA was $1,482. The county assessed it at $71,300.

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