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Last sold for $85,000 on Jan 29, 2016

253 BLAIR AVE

READING, PA 19601
0
Baths
612 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Jan 29, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,012 (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.$37,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Glenside Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

253 Blair 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Reading 19601
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Newer than 96% 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 area612 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 253 Blair Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than612 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac94% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than196996% of homes53% of homes

About 253 Blair Ave

When did 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 29, 2016 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA?

253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA has 612 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA built?

253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA?

253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Glenside Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Northwest Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,475 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than almost none of them (612 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 96% of them (1969 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 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Blair Ave, Reading, PA was $1,012. The county assessed it at $37,300.

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