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232 MERCER ST

READING, PA 19601
172
Beds
80
Baths
7,380 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.
7.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$89,569 (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.$3,300,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$527,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,772,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,300,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,300,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 110 ft²

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.

E
Glenside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
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.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
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

232 Mercer 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Glenside
  • Among the largest lots in Reading 19601
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Reading 19601

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Living area7,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size7.58 ac
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 232 Mercer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlensideReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than7,380 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than7.58 acalmost all homesalmost all homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than196089% of homes94% of homes49% of homes

About 232 Mercer St

When did 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA last sell?

232 Mercer St, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 28, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA?

232 Mercer St, Reading, PA has 172 bedrooms, 80 bathrooms, 7,380 square feet of living space and a 7.58-acre lot.

When was 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA built?

232 Mercer St, Reading, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA?

232 Mercer St, Reading, PA is assigned to Glenside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Northwest Middle School (middle), rated D; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,576 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,380 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (7.58 ac against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 94% of them (1960 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 232 Mercer St, Reading, PA was $89,569. The county assessed it at $3,300,000.

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