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Last sold for $250,000 on May 22, 2018

401 WALNUT ST

WEST READING, PA 19611
0
Baths
11,230 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$250,000 · May 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,389 (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.$190,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Stores & Apartments
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Perm Central Business

Transaction History(5)

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(1)

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

E
Lauer's Park Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19611These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,385
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

401 Walnut 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 6th Ward / Ricktown Arts District
  • Among the largest lots in 6th Ward / Ricktown Arts District
  • Among the oldest homes in 6th Ward / Ricktown Arts District

How it measures up in Reading 19611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19611.

Living area11,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 401 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis home6th Ward / Ricktown Arts DistrictReading 19611Berks County
Living areabigger than11,230 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost all homes73% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than1880almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 401 Walnut St

When did 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA last sell?

401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA last sold on May 22, 2018 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA?

401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA has 11,230 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA built?

401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA?

401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA is assigned to Lauer's Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Southwest 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 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,693 homes in Reading 19611, it is bigger than almost all of them (11,230 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1880 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Walnut St, West Reading, PA was $5,389. The county assessed it at $190,900.

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