Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$238,183$47 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Sep 13, 2011

421 N 5TH ST

READING, PA 19601
10
Beds
6
Baths
5,067 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
22
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$238K
$216K low$260K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Sep 13, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,686 (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.$62,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,100

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.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.0.10
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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
Lauer's Park Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

421 N 5th 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.

  • Worth more than 84% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Berks County
  • Among the largest homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Older than 83% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19601

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

This home
$78K$430K

This home is worth more than 84% 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.

Estimated value$238,183
CheaperTypical $170,286Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area5,067 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,623 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 421 N 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19601Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,18384% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than5,067 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac86% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than190054% of homes17% of homes

About 421 N 5th St

How much is 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA is $238,183 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $216,011 to $260,355. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA last sell?

421 N 5th St, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 13, 2011 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA?

421 N 5th St, Reading, PA has 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,067 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA built?

421 N 5th St, Reading, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA?

421 N 5th St, Reading, PA is assigned to Lauer's Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,601 homes in Reading 19601, it is worth more than 84% of them ($238,183 against a typical $170,286), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($47 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 98% of them (5,067 ft² against a typical 1,623 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 27% 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 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 N 5th St, Reading, PA was $1,686. The county assessed it at $62,100.

More homes on N 5th St

Closest homes

More homes in Reading 19601

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 421 N 5th St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map