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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

228 W FRANKLIN ST

TOPTON, PA 19562
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,202 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,431 (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.$138,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.2 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Brandywine Heights Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19562These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.894
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.886 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,751
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,580
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

228 W Franklin 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Topton 19562
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Topton 19562
  • Among the oldest homes in Topton 19562

How it measures up in Topton 19562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Topton 19562.

Living area3,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 228 W Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopton 19562Berks County
Living areabigger than3,202 ft²97% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac69% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homes2% of homes

About 228 W Franklin St

How big is 228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA?

228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,202 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA built?

228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA?

228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA is assigned to Brandywine Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brandywine Heights High School (high), rated B; Brandywine Heights Middle School (middle). All sit in Brandywine Heights Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA compare to other homes in Topton 19562?

Among the 725 homes in Topton 19562, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,202 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 W Franklin St, Topton, PA was $2,431. The county assessed it at $138,400.

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