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$436,335$223 / 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 92How 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 $424,900 on Jan 2, 2026

40 GUNPOWDER LN

READING, PA 19606
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,958 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$436K
$400K low$472K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$424,900 · Jan 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,071 (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.$137,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Jacksonwald Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Exeter Township Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Exeter Township Senior High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Exeter Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19606These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.129
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.38,040
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,364 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,344
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,703
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

40 Gunpowder Ln 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 more than 83% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Reading 19606

What homes are worth in Reading 19606

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$126K$628K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Reading 19606.

How it measures up in Reading 19606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19606.

Estimated value$436,335
CheaperTypical $308,046Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,958 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 40 Gunpowder Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19606Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$436,33583% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22380% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,958 ft²73% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac46% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than199682% of homes82% of homes

About 40 Gunpowder Ln

How much is 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA is $436,335 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $400,255 to $472,415. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA last sell?

40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 2, 2026 for $424,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA?

40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,958 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA built?

40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA?

40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA is assigned to Jacksonwald Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Exeter Township Junior High School (middle), rated C; Exeter Township Senior High School (high), rated A. All sit in Exeter Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19606?

Among the 12,533 homes in Reading 19606, it is worth more than 83% of them ($436,335 against a typical $308,046), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($223 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,958 ft² against a typical 1,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1996 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 78% 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 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Gunpowder Ln, Reading, PA was $2,071. The county assessed it at $137,200.

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